Pasta Sauce Recipes

Dress up your noodles with these homemade pasta sauce recipes.

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    Homemade Marinara Sauce

    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

    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

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


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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...

    Penne all’Arrabbiata

    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

    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...


    Vegan Bechamel

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    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

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

    Garlic Cream Sauce

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


    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

    This quick and easy homemade marinara sauce is my kids' favorite. It works fantastic with spaghetti, and my kids love...


    Marinara

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


    Pasta Napolitana

    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

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


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    Simple Pasta Sauce

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


    Pressure-Cooker Red Clam Sauce

    This recipe tastes as if you've been working on it all day. What a classy way to jazz up pasta...


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    Canned Marinara Sauce

    Set aside the store-bought jars and learn how to make the best canned marinara sauce.

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    Pressure-Cooker Spicy Pork and Squash Ragu

    This recipe is a marvelously spicy combo perfect for cooler fall weather—so satisfying after a day spent outdoors. —Monica Osterhaus,...


    Shrimp Fra Diavolo

    Love red sauce? You've got to try fra diavolo: a spicy, garlicky recipe that just might be the perfect tomato...


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    How to Make the Best Marinara Sauce

    Set aside the store-bought jars and learn how to make the best marinara sauce.


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    15 of Our All-Time Favorite Pasta Copycat Recipes

    These copycat restaurant recipes will take your pasta from boring to "bellisimo!"


    20 Noodles & Company Copycat Recipes That’ll Let You Skip the Drive-Thru

    What's harder: skipping Noodles & Company takeout or sticking to your budget? With these copycat recipes, you don't have to...


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    Short Rib Ragu

    This rich, hearty short rib ragu is made in the slow cooker. The tomato-wine sauce is decadent, and the short...