Looking for a tomato pasta sauce? Want to make the perfect pesto? Try our easy homemade pasta sauces below, then check out our homemade pasta recipes.
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.
Homemade pasta sauce recipes
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.
Béchamel sauce for lasagne
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Slow and low goat ragu with orecchiette
Check out this rich and flavoursome melt-in-the-mouth goat ragu. It may take a little time but you’re sure to impress.
