Simple and Delicious, Great Tasting Pasta Sauces That are Easy to Make
So you want to make pasta tonight and you are looking for great tasting pasta sauces that are easy to make and taste great. But, you don't know where to start, right?
Well, you've come to the right place. I've got some great tasting pasta sauces for you to try including a bonus recipe that your kids will love!
There is a great tasting pasta sauce here for everyone. A cream sauce, meaty sauce, kid approved sauce, herby sauce, read on to find out more.
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Bolognese Sauce
No one can resist a hearty, meaty sauce. That's what bolognese 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)
If you are looking for a Whole30 version you can follow this link to get recipe details with compatible ingredients: Whole30 Bolognese 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
Did you know that this isn't Alfredo Aauce? It's actually Panna. People call this "alfredo" but it's not. Yes, this is the sauce that's made with full fat cream, the one you adore.
For Alfredo sauce skip down to the bottom, where I tell you more about Alfredo sauce and what's actually in it.
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. 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.
Pasta with 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.
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.
Fettuccini Alfredo
Interestingly 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".
The original alfredo sauce was served in a restaurant in Rome, Italy by a gentleman who's restaurant was called "da Alfredo". Served as a quick meal.
Naturally, no one would go to a restaurant and ask for pasta with butter and parmesan cheese. However, this is a tasty dish that will crave anyone's hunger just the same.
Today, many busy mothers/parents make this quick dish for their children. A dish that children love and ask for over and over again. In fact, my kids (well they are in their 20s now) make this all of the time to feed their hunger.
This dish can be made with either spaghetti or penne pasta and the more cheese you use the better!
To learn more about the origin of alfredo sauce visit Wiki.
Recipe Details
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 450g Pasta of your choice
- Water to boil pasta
- salt to taste (to season water)
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- â…“ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions:
- Make pasta as per box instructions. Remember to reserve ½ cup past water.
- Drain pasta and return to pot.
- Add butter and stir pasta
- If pasta sticks together add enough pasta water until the pasta loosens up and is easier to mix.
- Serve immediately and top with cheese.
Aglio e Olio Pasta Sauce
This is another quick dish. However with the addition of the garlic, this dish is likely loved more by adults than by children. That is unless you have children that love garlic!
A dish that originated from Naples, Italy traditionally made with olive oil, garlic, chili flakes.
In this recipe I include breadcrumbs as that is what my mom added to the recipe when she made it for us as well as cheese.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 450g Pasta of your choice
- Water to boil pasta
- salt to taste (to season water)
Sauce:
- 3 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- â…“ cup Parmesan cheese
- â…“ cup bread crumbs
- ½ cup oil (your choice)
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, sauté the garlic until fragrant
- Add the breadcrumbs and (chili, optional) and stir.
- Make pasta as per box instructions. Remember to reserve ½ cup past water.
- Drain pasta and place in skillet with oil, garlic and breadcrumbs.
- Stir pasta to combine with sauce.
- If pasta sticks together add enough pasta water until the pasta loosens up and is easier to mix.
- Serve immediately and top with cheese.
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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