10 Italian sauces that will transform any pasta into a restaurant-worthy meal you can make at home
Sauces are the heart and soul of Italian cuisine. Simple at first glance, yet rich in tradition, technique, and flavor.
From classic recipes passed down through generations to adapted versions that have conquered kitchens around the world, each sauce tells a story and completely transforms the dish.
Learning these recipes is like opening up a whole new repertoire in the kitchen. From the richest to the lightest, you’ll discover 10 Italian sauces—ranging from traditional to modern takes—that make all the difference and elevate any pasta dish to the next level.
Let's start with the pestos
The pesto is one of the most versatile sauces in Italian cuisine and goes far beyond the classic version with basil. With small variations in herbs, nuts, and cheeses, you can create surprising combinations that are full of flavor and perfect for stepping outside the box.
Here you’ll find 8 versions of pesto that show how this simple dish can be transformed to take on new aromas, colors, and textures, bringing more creativity to your everyday cooking.
Stop everything, we present to you today the BEST sauce in the world for your pasta (no exaggeration): green pesto! No matter how many other flavors we try, we always come running back to a good homemade pesto. And believe us, this recipe is really...
You probably all know pesto! But have you ever tasted red pesto?! A super easy and quick sauce to make to accompany your pasta dishes as it should be. You just need to take the classic green pesto recipe and add sun-dried tomatoes to it. Nothing better...
If you know classic basil pesto, let yourself be tempted by Calabrian pesto! A delight made from bell pepper and ricotta, not to mention a lot of love and Italian sunshine. It's a treat to accompany your pasta, topped with extra creamy burrata. Follow...
With the temperatures warming up, we're not against a little summer touch in our meals! With this super easy zucchini pesto recipe, you can spice up bruschetta, sandwiches, or even add it to pasta for a creamy and delicious dish . Our tip?...
Looking for the best pesto on earth (along with Calabrese pesto of course)? Do not search anymore ! The pesto di pistacchi , is literally to die for! This easy to make recipe will only take you a few minutes and is guaranteed to impress your...
In the family of original sauces for pasta... We call the parsley and peanuts pesto! You don't have to use basil to make a delicious pesto a with super fresh notes that change from traditional pesto , where pine nuts have been replaced by...
As you know, we're huge fans of pesto ! And since we like to try out all kinds of recipes to accompany our favorite pasta dishes , we had to come up with this divine recipe for wild garlic pesto :-). This absolutely delicious aromatic plant ,...
The first time I tasted arugula pesto was by mistake. I was convinced it was the classic Genovese style , but at the first taste I was struck by that slightly bitter and fresh taste , different and surprising. Since then, it has become one of my...
Other famous sauces
Tradition also has its place: classics like tomato sauce and alla Norma remain the foundation of many dishes and demonstrate how just a few ingredients, when well combined, can result in recipes full of character.
Let's travel straight to Catania in Sicily , where the delicate notes of grilled eggplant , juicy tomatoes and melting ricotta combine to create an easy and inexpensive summertime pasta dish! This recipe for " Pasta alla Norma " is both easy to...
This raw tomato sauce is made from peeled tomatoes blended with garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper, without cooking. It's ideal as a topping for pizza or pinsa dough, providing natural freshness and avoiding overcooking, compared with an...
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