14 Classic Pasta Sauces and How to Make Them

Everyone loves pasta. When it comes to pasta sauce, it’s easy to just grab a jar out of the pantry. However, it’s simple to elevate your pasta sauces with a fresher, homemade taste by creating your own. And you don’t have to stop at the red sauce. Italians go beyond the red (though it’s still popular) with lighter-colored sauces that use a butter or cream base.

The infographic below features 14 classic pasta sauces and how to make them in easy-to-follow steps. Most people have heard of Alfredo, Bolognese, Marinara, and Pesto. But have you heard of Carbonara, Puttanesca, Arrabbiata, and Norma? Some pasta sauces add seafood, others, eggplant, and still others use only simple ingredients like olive oil and pepper.

With the recipes below, it’s easy to experiment and discover your favorite pasta sauce!

pasta sauces infographic

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