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Best pasta sauce recipes

Name: Best pasta sauce recipes
Ingredients: We use tomatoes, Parmesan, basil and more

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Coat your pappardelle or spaghetti in rich, slow-cooked ragu, fresh and speedy pesto, spicy tomato sauce and more

March 31, 2020 at 4:27 pm

Looking for a tomato pasta sauce? Want to make the perfect pesto? Try our easy homemade pasta sauces below, then check out our guide to make your own pasta dough from scratch here.

Want to take your pasta dish to the next level? Make a meal of it and pair with a classic negroni cocktail (recipe here), then serve one of these Italian desserts.

Ingredients

We use tomatoes, Parmesan, basil and more

Easy bolognese sauce

Our all-in-one baked bolognese is super simple, low in calories, requires very little preparation time and tastes amazing.

Homemade pesto sauce

Pesto is pasta's very best friend. Make it as good as possible with fresh basil, pine nuts, olive oil and parmesan.

The secret to a perfectly smooth béchamel sauce is to add the milk slowly, and whisk vigorously in between each addition. This means the roux can fully absorb into the milk. Take your time! Use this sauce to make our classic lasagne.

Spaghetti and meatballs

Check out this recipe for the Italian classic, spaghetti and meatballs, packed with plenty of flavour and topped with nutty parmesan.

Cacio e pepe sauce

This classic Tuscan pasta sauce made using black pepper and Parmesan cheese is super simple but extremely indulgent. This iconic recipe comes from Borough Market's Padella.

Smoky sausage ragu

The best sausage pasta sauce. Add a hint of smoked paprika and fennel seeds for a much more interesting sauce than you can buy in the shops.

Pea and mint pesto sauce

This fresh-flavoured pasta sauce is super quick and easy – perfect to throw together for the family after work. Pine nuts add a bit of welcome crunch to the pesto sauce.

Chilli tomato pasta sauce

Try this prawn linguine recipe for a simple tomato sauce with a chilli kick. It's so delicious you'll forget that you're being virtuous.

One-pot tomato and basil pasta

Pasta and sauce all cooked in one pot? Sounds mad but it works. Try Sabrina Fauda-Rôle's tomato and basil pasta recipe tonight.

Mushroom bolognese sauce

Make your bolognese sauce meat-free with a rich ragu of dried porcini and chestnut mushrooms and plenty of vegetables. A low-fat, vegan meal.

Sicilian pistachio sauce

Have a go at our Sicilian pistachio pasta sauce, one of the most divine pasta dishes the island has to offer. The ingredients are simple and it's ready in 20 minutes.

Salsa Di Pistacchi Recipe (Pasta Recipe with Pistachio Sauce)

One-pot pasta with goat’s cheese and spinach

This recipe combines wilted spinach and soft goat's cheese to create a creamy and rich sauce. Garnish with some extra parmesan and enjoy as a super simple midweek meal.

One-Pot Pasta Recipe With Goat’s Cheese And Spinach

Best spaghetti bolognese

We've perfected a true family favourite and even have tips on how to easily make it in a slow cooker. This recipe is the ultimate hearty midweek comfort food.