7 Traditional Italian 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 from Bologna. Traditionally served with tagliatelle.

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Basil pesto from Genoa. Fresh and fragrant.

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Roman sauce with eggs, pancetta, and cheese. Creamy and hearty.

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Spicy tomato sauce with guanciale. From Amatrice.

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Tomatoes, olives, capers, and anchovies. Robust and tangy.

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Spicy tomato sauce with red pepper flakes. Fiery and delicious.

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