7 Timeless Pasta Sauces Everyone Should Know

A classic tomato-based sauce with garlic and basil. Versatile for many pasta dishes.

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Rich meat sauce with ground beef, tomatoes, and red wine. Traditionally served with tagliatelle.

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Creamy sauce made with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Best paired with fettuccine.

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Fresh sauce with basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan. Great with pasta or as a spread.

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Roman sauce with eggs, pancetta, pecorino cheese, and black pepper. Perfect for spaghetti.

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Putanesca

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Spicy tomato sauce with garlic and red pepper flakes. Adds heat to penne or rigatoni.

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7 Timeless Pasta Sauces Everyone Should Know

pasta

A classic tomato-based sauce with garlic and basil. Versatile for many pasta dishes.

Marinara

Rich meat sauce with ground beef, tomatoes, and red wine. Traditionally served with tagliatelle.

Bolognese

Creamy sauce made with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Best paired with fettuccine.

Alfredo

Fresh sauce with basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan. Great with pasta or as a spread.

Pesto

Roman sauce with eggs, pancetta, pecorino cheese, and black pepper. Perfect for spaghetti.

Carbonara

Putanesca

Spicy tomato sauce with garlic and red pepper flakes. Adds heat to penne or rigatoni.

Arrabbiata