12 Delicious Homemade Pasta Sauces to Elevate Your Pasta Game
A big bowl of pasta isn’t complete without a flavourful, homemade sauce. While jarred pasta sauces are convenient, nothing compares to the depth of flavor and freshness of sauce made from scratch. These traditional homemade sauces are packed with fresh ingredients like ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil and are simmered to perfection.
Elevate your next pasta dish with these 10 homemade pasta sauce recipes. From classic marinara to homemade pesto to creamy alfredo, there’s something for everyone on this list.
Pasta in Green Sauce (Green Pasta)
A green pasta for anyone looking to add more greens to their diet! This vibrant pasta in green sauce is a great main or side all year long. Vegetarian and easily vegan.Â
Homemade Red Sauce for Pasta
An easy, homemade red sauce recipe for pasta using canned tomatoes, garlic, and onion. Super flavorful and freezes great! It is a must-make for anywhere you like marinara sauce.
Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce
If you like heat then you’ve gotta try this healthy pasta sauce. Homemade tomato sauce with crushed red pepper and lots of garlic.
Homemade Pesto
The perfect pasta anytime of the year. Homemade pesto tossed with roasted Farmer’s Market vegetables and rigatoni. A must-make!
Simple Tomato Sauce
A delicious fresh tomato sauce recipe using summer tomatoes, garlic and onion. No blanching required!
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
The best pantry meal! This hearty dish with roasted red pepper pasta sauce is the perfect comfort food! Not only do you get to enjoy a big bowl of pasta, but it is covered in an amazing, flavorful sauce. Dinner in 20 minutes? YES, please!Â
Eggplant Ragu
You’ve gotta try this healthy and hearty eggplant ragu, so hearty and full of flavor. Roasted eggplant bolognese with mushrooms served over pasta with plenty of basil.
Wild Mushroom Ragu
If you want to impress your family, then you’ve gotta try this homemade gnocchi with a show-stopping mushroom ragu. So rich and satisfying!
Pumpkin Bolognese
This meatless bolognese is so incredibly rich tasting you’ve gotta try it! The BEST bolognese with mushrooms and a creamy pumpkin sauce. Great anytime of the year.
Pepper and Sausage Sauce
Inspired by the classic Italian sandwich, this sauce is made from caramelized onions, peppers and spicy Italian sausage. Ready in 40 minutes but tastes like you’ve been making the sauce all day!Â
Mushroom Alfredo
If you love alfredo sauce, then you’ve got to try this healthy alfredo pasta with mushrooms. Amazing and layered with umami, a must try recipe.
Sicilian Caponata Sauce
Tender eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes and basil tossed with rigatoni. The perfect dinner for spring and summer.