Top 14 Sauces and Salsas That Will Elevate Any Recipe
Any home cook knows that a good sauce or salsa will elevate any basic recipe. From homemade pasta sauce to blender salsas, these are the top 14 sauces and salsas to have on repeat in your kitchen.
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. proof that something so simple as tomatoes, olive oil, and red pepper flakes can taste incredibly complex. You’ll impress everyone with this mouthwatering sauce.
Classic Pesto
Easy pesto! Made in just minutes, this cheesy pesto is so incredibly flavorful with just a handful of ingredients. A must for pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and more!
Fresh Pineapple Salsa
A little sweet, a little spicy, this fresh pineapple salsa recipe is a must for both taco night and parties! Easy to make with only six ingredients. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce
The sauce that made me love enchiladas. A must if you are making your own enchiladas– this sauce really is the best. Takes 15 minutes to make and is perfect in your favorite enchilada recipe.
Creamy Jalapeno Salsa
Heat lovers, you’ve gotta try this creamy jalapeno sauce. Made with only roasted jalapenos, cilantro, garlic, salt, and oil. A must on breakfast tacos and burritos or anywhere else you want a spicy sauce!
Tangy Italian Dressing
The best Italian Salad Dressing— perfect for chopped salads, marinades, and more! This tangy Italian salad dressing is much better and healthier than bottled.
Salsa Verde
If you love tomatillo salsa, you’ve gotta save this one. With three different versions– raw, roasted and with avocado. A must for homemade salsa lovers.
Fresh Mango Salsa
Juicy, fresh mango salsa! Made mild or spicy, depending on your preference. Great on tacos, on grilled protein or wrapped in a spicy burrito for the perfect cooling salsa.
Pico de Gallo
The best pico de gallo recipe! If you are looking for a fresh homemade salsa recipe, you must try this one. With only 5 ingredients, you’ll want to make this pico de gallo recipe all year. Enjoy with tortilla chips or spooned on top of grain bowls, tacos or mixed with eggs for breakfast burritos.
Cherry Tomato Salsa
This quick and easy Cherry Tomato Salsa is great any time of the year. Made with only 6 ingredients, this is a staple recipe that you’ll be making over and over again.
Salsa Roja
Smoky, creamy salsa roja! Made in the blender in less than 10 minutes. A must try on tacos, enchiladas, burritos, eggs and more.
Homemade Salsa
With hundreds of 5-Star reviews, this is the BEST homemade salsa. Delicious as soon as you make it, with instructions for how to safely can to enjoy all year long.
Peach Habanero Salsa
This fresh peach habanero salsa is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Enjoy it on tacos, with chips or anywhere you enjoy salsa.
Avocado Salad
This avocado salad is fantastic spooned onto crispy tostadas, grilled proteins, chips, and more. If you love guacamole, then you’ll love this hearty avocado salad.