Italian Pasta Sauces are some of the most flavorful sauces to place to pair with your favorite type of pasta.
Growing up, pasta was at the centre of every dinner table. And my mom always made a different sauce depending on what was on the menu that night. One of these Italian Pasta Sauces is sure to catch your eye for your next pasta dish.
Bolognese Sauce
No one can resist a hearty, meaty sauce. That's what bolognese Italaian pasta sauce is considered. Bolognese sauce is like a complete meal. Ok, maybe not! But make a side of vegetables and it will be a complete meal.
For more information and recipe details follow this link for Easy Bolognese Sauce (Meat Sauce)
Basil Pesto Sauce
Who can resist fresh herbs like basil chopped finely with garlic and extra virgin olive oil over noodle pasta? The best part is that there are so many different types of pesto that if you don't like basil, you can make it using other vegetables or herbs.
For more information and recipe details, visit the link to recipe for Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce with Pine Nuts.
Pasta with Panna Sauce
The Italian Pasta Sauce called Panna Sauce is made with full fat cream, cheese, bits of bacon or prosciutto, butter and peas.
For recipe details and ingredients link to recipe here for Pasta with Panna Sauce.
Basic Tomoto Marinara Sauce
Who can resist a freshly made tomato Marinara Sauce on of the most common Italian Pasta sauces. Made with either fresh chopped tomatoes or canned crushed tomatoes or tomato pure.
This recipe is healthy and Whole30 compatible. For recipe details follow this link for Easy Marinara Sauce.
Carbonara Sauce
This sauce isn't really famous, but it comes together quick, is hearty and delivers a big punch.
It might not look special, but believe me when I tell you that this recipe for Pasta with Carbonara Sauce is a keeper and will be on your weekly rotation after you make it.
Unfortunately I haven't put together a Whole30 version of this recipe, but you could swap out the pasta for spaghetti squash and eliminate the cheese.
Find the recipe details by following the link to recipe for Penne with Carbonara Sauce.
What do you think about these great tasting pasta sauces so far? Keep reading I still have one recipe your kids will love.
Eggplant Sauce
Pasta alla Norma is a dish that's not as common as most Italian sauces. Made with tender eggplant, this sauce literally melts in your mouth. Great tasting and vegetarian option that will bring your pasta dish to the next level.
Tomato Sauce with Pork Ribs
While an unusual combination in the every day sense, tomato sauce with pork ribs is an everyday combination in Italian households whether it's ribs or pork bones of some sort. Both flavorful and delicious at the same time. A must try!
Tomato Ricotta Sauce
Now, your probably scratching your head right now thinking tomato sauce and ricotta, really?
Yes, don't knock it until you try it. Believe it or not, these two pair quite nicely. The addition of the ricotta brings a mellow somewhat thick cheesy composition to this dish. Not to mention that it is absolutely delicious.
Get the recipe details by following this link to recipe for Tomato Ricotta Sauce.
These 5 Famous Italian Pasta Dishes might also be of interest to you if you don't see anything you like on this page.
Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo
Creamy Alfredo sauce paired with delicate seafood for a pasta that is out of this world. Healthy, hearty and great tasting. enough, Alfredo Sauce is not the same as Panna Sauce. In fact, the original Alfredo Sauce only contained parmesan cheese and butter. Alfredo sauce as we know it today is merely a "myth".
Tender Veal Ragu
One of my family's favorite pasta dishes is Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Tender Veal Ragu. A dish I don't make as often as I'd like. Pillow soft potato gnocchi topped with a veal ragu tomato sauce.
Seafood Pasta with White Wine Sauce
There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of spaghetti, except Seafood Pasta with White Wine Sauce! Seafood pasta is the perfect dish that will make you look like you spent hours in the kitchen during the holiday season or any day of the week.
Reflection: Cooking is like science, you need to experiment with different combinations to come up with the perfect result (for you). But, don't worry if it's not perfect. Pat yourself on the back for trying, you deserve it! Just try and figure out what you did wrong and do it different next time.
Not ready to make it today? No problem, PIN it for later.
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