20 Homemade Pasta Sauces That Make Ordinary Pasta Extraordinary
A great pasta sauce can transform even the simplest bowl of noodles into an unforgettable meal. These homemade recipes are packed with rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and comforting textures that make every bite feel special. Whether you prefer creamy, cheesy, tomato-based, or slow-simmered sauces, there’s something here for every craving. Once you try these from-scratch favorites, plain pasta will never seem quite as exciting again.
Pomodoro Sauce
Pomodoro sauce is a classic Italian tomato-based pasta sauce that makes any noodle shine! This homemade recipe is simple and flavorful.
Penne Alla Vodka: Easy steps to rich, creamy pasta sauce
This Penne Alla Vodka recipe has the most delicious silky and rich tomato vodka cream sauce. The alcohol in the vodka burns off while the sauce simmers making this a family-friendly recipe.
Walnut Pesto Recipe
This delicious Walnut Pesto Recipe replaces the traditional pine nuts with walnuts instead, giving it a rich and nutty flavor and smooth and creamy texture. Give it a try for a new twist on an old favorite!
Homemade Italian Meat Sauce
Homemade Italian Meat Sauce is perfect for everyone’s favorite pasta night dinner. Rich, hearty, and full of flavor, everyone will be asking you for this recipe. Make it over the weekend and freeze for a quick weeknight meal.
Ragu Sauce
Homemade beef ragu sauce is a simple combination of just a few ingredients and is simmered for hours on the stove. The result is the most delicious, flavorful, mouthwatering meat sauce that tastes amazing on homemade pasta. See why this recipe is worth the wait!
Easy pasta sauce recipe
There has never been an easy pasta sauce recipe easier than Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce — on this, you have my word. And what’s better is that just because this pasta sauce is easy doesn’t mean it’s not delicious. Keep reading for instructions on how to throw this yummy sauce together!
Easy Puttanesca Sauce
This isn’t your usual tomato sauce! Puttanesca Sauce is brimming with flavor thanks to the addition of olives, capers, and anchovies.
Fettuccine with Salmon Dill Cream Sauce
Fettuccine with Salmon Dill Cream Sauce made with smoked salmon, fresh dill, lemon and heavy cream is an insanely delicious and easy to make pasta dinner.
Cajun Alfredo Sauce with Pasta
Make this Cajun Alfredo Sauce for a spicy twist on your basic pasta sauce. All done in 15 minutes with store bought or homemade cajun seasoning and zero chopping, this is a quick, tasty dinner full of flavor.
Basil Pesto Sauce
Pesto brings that perfect amount of extra flavor a recipe needs. A delicious blend of basil, parsley, olive oil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and garlic. You can practically use this recipe for basil pesto on everything and it only takes 5 minutes to make.
Green Enchilada Sauce
This quick green enchilada sauce is the perfect addition to your Mexican or Tex-Mex meals, and so much better than store-bought! Made with roasted green chilis, jalapenos, and fresh cilantro, it comes together in just 25 minutes with a tangy, savory flavor.
Bolognese Sauce
Take 50 minutes out of your day and you could have a delicious bolognese sauce that is to die for! It is just that good! It will take your pasta night to the next level and is full of delicious flavor that the whole family is sure to enjoy. Check out just how easy it is to make.
Pink Pasta Sauce with Bacon (Pasta with Rose Sauce)
Done in under 30 minutes this flavor packed Pink Pasta Sauce with bacon is the best tomato cream sauce there is. Made from common ingredients such as fresh tomatoes, heavy cream, and white wine this creamy Pasta with Rose Sauce is similar to a vodka pasta.
Pasta Sauce Recipe
Pasta Sauce Recipe is a red, tomato based pasta sauce that is simple and easy to make. This recipe can be made using fresh, garden tomatoes or canned tomatoes. This recipe freezes well, if needed. Never buy another jar of red pasta sauce again!
Pesto Cream Sauce
This 5-minute pesto cream sauce is genius: just simmer pesto and cream until a thick sauce forms! It’s perfect for serving with pasta or fish.
Keto Vodka Sauce with Chicken
Perfectly cooked chicken topped with a creamy vodka sauce…In less than 30 minutes you can make this amazing keto vodka sauce with chicken dish that everyone will fall in love with! Serve with zucchini noodles or your favorite keto pasta alternative to keep it low carb friendly!
Quick & Easy Heavy Cream Alfredo Sauce
This robust alfredo sauce recipe expertly pairs cream, butter, parmesan, and garlic to create a staple sauce that is so easy you’ll wonder why your tongue has even touched the jarred kind.
Creamy Avocado Pasta Sauce
Rich and decadent, Creamy Avocado Pasta Sauce is quite possibly my favorite pasta sauce. The best part? I don’t even have to feel guilty about eating it! It is healthy!
Arrabiata Sauce
Arrabiata sauce is a classic Italian tomato sauce recipe with a spicy kick! Here’s how to make it at home.
Pistachio Pesto
This recipe replaces the traditional pine nuts in pesto with a unique flavor… pistachios! Make this recipe for a nuttier, slightly sweeter pesto recipe that pairs well with pasta, pizza, proteins, and more.
