How to make delicious pasta sauces
What's the story
Pasta is a blank canvas waiting to be turned into a masterpiece with the perfect sauce.
While store-bought options are quick and easy, they can't compete with the distinctive flavors of homemade sauces.
Making your own sauce gives you control over ingredients and lets you tailor flavors to your liking.
Read on for some unique homemade sauce ideas that will bring excitement to your pasta dishes.
Pepper delight
Roasted red pepper sauce
Roasted red pepper sauce adds a delicious smoky-sweet twist to your favorite pasta dishes.
Simply roast red peppers until charred, then blend with garlic, olive oil, and a touch of cream for richness.
The result is a vibrant sauce that pairs perfectly with penne or rigatoni. Add fresh basil or parsley for an extra burst of freshness. Yummy!
Citrus zest
Lemon garlic butter sauce
Lemon garlic butter sauce is ideal for pasta lovers who crave a zesty kick.
Simply melt butter in a pan, stir in minced garlic, and squeeze in the juice of a fresh lemon.
This easy and delicious sauce pairs perfectly with all your favorite pastas.
Green Fusion
Avocado basil pesto
Avocado basil pesto is a deliciously creamy twist on classic pesto sauces.
Simply blend ripe avocados with fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil until smooth.
This vibrant green concoction is not only healthy, but also provides a unique creaminess when tossed with your favorite spaghetti or fusilli.
Fiery kick
Spicy tomato sauce
For those who crave a bit of heat in their pasta, spicy tomato vodka sauce delivers that fiery kick you've been missing on your spaghetti or penne alla vodka!
Simply saute onions in olive oil, add crushed tomatoes and a generous sprinkle of chili flakes, and stir in vodka, followed by heavy cream, until everything melds together in spicy harmony!