Pasta Sauce Recipes

Dress up your noodles with these homemade pasta sauce recipes.

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    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 the traditional recipe.)

    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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    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 Walnut Pesto

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

    Penne with Pesto

    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 Sauce

    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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    83 Best Pasta Recipes

    We've gathered up our best pasta recipes all in one place. From cheesy and hearty to fresh and seasonal, these...


    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...


    Vegan Alfredo Sauce: The Best Dairy-Free Recipe

    This vegan Alfredo sauce is rich, creamy and full of flavor. It's cashew-based, dairy-free and gluten-free. Pair with pasta for...


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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...


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    How to Make Store-Bought Pasta Sauce Taste Homemade

    Our Community Cooks tell you what to add to spaghetti sauce (the store-bought kind!) to make it taste like it's...


    Best Ever Cashew Cheese Sauce

    This is a versatile cashew cheese sauce that's totally plant-based. I use it as a pasta sauce, as a pizza...


    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...

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    Marinara

    2 reviews

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


    How to Make Pasta Sauce

    Want to learn how to make pasta sauce? This simple recipe is a great place to start. It's on the...


    How to Make Easy Alfredo Sauce

    Creamy, cheesy and comforting: This easy Alfredo sauce is everything you want in a pasta sauce.


    How to Make Egg Noodles from Scratch

    Homemade egg noodles are not only delicious; they're easy to make, too. Follow this handy step-by-step guide to make fresh...


    Pasta Napolitana

    3 reviews

    This is the ultimate meat lovers sauce and is my copycat version of The Cheesecake Factory's pasta. Rich and hearty,...


    Garden Vegetable Tomato Sauce

    3 reviews

    I make this vegetable tomato sauce regularly and store containers of it in my freezer. It's a tasty substitute for...