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The Best Italian Pasta Sauces – Simple, Flavorful & Authentic

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Seven classic Italian pasta sauces every home cook should master. From creamy Alfredo to spicy Arrabbiata and meaty Bolognese, this collection brings full flavor to every pasta night.

Ingredients

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(Grouped per sauce – condensed)

Marinara

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

  • Salt, pepper, fresh basil

Bolognese

  • 1 lb ground beef/pork

  • 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, finely diced

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • ¼ cup tomato paste

  • ½ cup white wine

  • ½ cup milk

  • Salt, pepper, olive oil

Pesto

  • 2 cups basil

  • 2 tbsp pine nuts

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • ½ cup Parmesan

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • Salt

Alfredo

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup Parmesan

  • Salt & pepper

Amatriciana

  • 4 oz guanciale

  • 1 tsp chili flakes

  • 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes

  • ¼ cup Pecorino Romano

Arrabbiata

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 1 tsp chili flakes

  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

  • Salt

Vodka Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 3 garlic cloves

  • ¼ cup tomato paste

  • ¼ cup vodka

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • Chili flakes

Instructions

  • Choose your sauce and gather ingredients.

  • Follow method as described in the article for each sauce.

  • Toss cooked pasta with finished sauce and garnish as desired.

  • Serve hot.

Notes

  • Store leftover sauces in fridge for up to 5 days.

  • Freeze sauces like Bolognese, Vodka, or Marinara for up to 3 months.

  • Pesto should be stored with olive oil on top to prevent browning.

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