Pasta Sauce Recipes

Dress up your noodles with these homemade pasta sauce recipes.

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    Homemade Marinara Sauce

    3 reviews

    This quick and easy homemade marinara sauce is my kids' favorite. It works fantastic with spaghetti, and my kids love it in meatball subs too. —Cara Bjornlie, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

    Marinara

    2 reviews

    My mother, who was Italian American, called marinara sauce "gravy." She made this sauce in big batches several times a...


    Savory Spaghetti Sauce

    This fresh-tasting spaghetti sauce is a real crowd-pleaser. I rely on this flavorful recipe often. It tastes especially good in...


    Quick Chicken Parmesan

    5 reviews

    My mother inspired me to develop my first pasta sauce. It's tangy, simple and really satisfying. The longer it simmers,...


    Copycat Louisiana Chicken Pasta

    1 review

    You could head out to dinner, or you could stay in and replicate The Cheesecake Factory's best-selling Louisiana chicken pasta...

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    Egg Noodles

    Homemade egg noodles are not only delicious—they're easy to make too! Follow this handy step-by-step recipe to make fresh noodles...


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    35 Pasta Recipes Everyone Should Know How to Make

    Craving a delicious dinner? These basic pasta dishes include everything from spaghetti and meatballs to minestrone soup.

    Penne all’Arrabbiata

    1 review

    Penne all'arrabbiata combines al dente pasta with a spicy tomato sauce.


    Vegan Alfredo Sauce

    This vegan Alfredo sauce is so rich and creamy that you may not even notice it's made without butter, cheese...


    Gluten-Free Bechamel

    Making gluten-free bechamel might sound intimidating, but the process is actually quite simple. (And it's a breeze if you've made...


    Green Spaghetti

    Green spaghetti (espagueti verde) is the creamy Mexican pasta dish you're going to want to make over and over again.

    Garlic Scape Pesto

    Garlic scape pesto is a wonderful upgrade from the classic version we all know and love. The added punchy flavor...


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    Fettuccine Alfredo

    1 review

    Learn how to make fettuccine Alfredo from scratch. Creamy, cheesy and comforting, the easy Alfredo sauce is everything you want...


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    Vegan Pesto

    This vegan pesto recipe is just as good as a classic pesto—and it's dairy-free! Toss it with pasta, spread it...


    Arugula Pesto

    Move over, basil! We're loving arugula pesto. Here's how you can make pesto at home with a different green.


    Pesto Penne Pasta

    Once you master pesto, there are so many things you can do with it, like make this pesto...

    How to Make Penne with Pesto

    Once you master pesto, there are so many things you can do with it, like make this pesto...


    How to Make Arugula Pesto

    Move over, basil! We're loving arugula pesto. Here's how you can make pesto at home with a different green.


    How to Make Vegan Bechamel Sauce for the Creamiest Pasta Dishes Ever

    Here's how to make a creamy vegan bechamel sauce with three main ingredients. It's the perfect white sauce for pasta,...


    Vegan Bechamel

    Here's how to make a creamy vegan bechamel sauce with three main ingredients. It's the perfect white sauce for pasta,...


    Spicy Fresh Tomato and Eggplant Sauce

    2 reviews

    My garden is teeming with fresh tomatoes and eggplant toward the end of summer, so I've been thinking of ways...


    How to Make Sugo, an Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce

    Sugo is a simple tomato sauce used in a number of dishes like pasta al pomodoro or as a...


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    We Tried 10: These Are the Best Store-Bought Pesto Sauces

    Getting ready for a quick pasta dinner? Make sure you've got the best store-bought pesto on hand. Check out which...


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    Our Pros Found the Best Jarred Pasta Sauce to Stock Your Pantry

    Our team of pro cooks and marinara experts sampled 11 options to find the best jarred pasta sauce. Find out...


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    44 Pasta Recipes for Nearly Every Pasta Shape

    Pasta recipes are so much more than spaghetti and meatballs (though we love those too!). Stuffed shells, lasagna, alfredo and...

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    Garlic Cream Sauce

    2 reviews

    This rich, easy garlic cream sauce recipe is requested at every family occasion I attend. Don't be afraid to alter...


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    8 Homemade Vegan Pasta Sauce Recipes

    What lies at the heart of every great pasta dish? The sauce, of course! Vegan pasta sauce recipes pack all...


    The Ultimate Guide to Pasta Sauce

    Whether you're craving a traditional tomato sauce, a creamy Alfredo or a summery pesto, we're here to help you...


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    14 Types of Pasta Sauce Everyone Needs to Know

    When it comes to types of pasta sauce, there's way, way more than marinara and Alfredo. Learn what sets each...


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    15 Healthy Pasta Sauce Recipes for Well-Rounded Dinners

    Pasta night doesn't have to be a treat-yourself type of meal. These healthy pasta sauce recipes are loaded with antioxidant-rich...


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    Marinara vs. Tomato Sauce: What’s the Difference?

    Confused about the difference between marinara vs. tomato sauce? They're both made with tomatoes, but one is thicker and more...