11 Classic Italian Sauces Everyone Should Learn How to Make

Pinch of Yum
Pinch of Yum

Few things are more comforting than a good bowl of pasta, and what makes it even better is a killer homemade sauce. If you've yet to master classic Italian sauces like basic tomato sauce, bolognese, and vodka sauce, now's the time! You'll thank yourself for learning these recipes that you'll turn to again and again.

01
Tomato Sauce
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Tomato Sauce

02
Pesto
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Pesto

Get the recipe: walnut pesto

03
Cacio e Pepe
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Cacio e Pepe

Get the recipe: cacio e pepe

04
Puttanesca
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Puttanesca

Get the recipe: puttanesca

05
Aglio e Olio
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Aglio e Olio

Get the recipe: aglio e olio

06
Pasta Alla Gricia
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Pasta Alla Gricia

Get the recipe: pasta alla gricia

08
Clam Sauce
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Clam Sauce

Get the recipe: linguine with clam sauce

09
Bolognese
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Bolognese

Get the recipe: slow-cooker bolognese

10
Carbonara
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Carbonara

Get the recipe: carbonara

11
Amatriciana
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Amatriciana

Get the recipe: amatriciana