7 Delicious Pasta Sauces (8 Photos)

Pasta is a universal comfort food. It is not only delicious, but also effortless to make: just toss it into boiling water and stir until tender. Still, plain pasta can quickly become boring, so today we are sharing seven mouthwatering sauce recipes guaranteed to elevate your everyday noodles.





Bolognese Sauce



Ingredients:

250 g ground beef

8 fresh tomatoes

1 large clove garlic

100 g grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup red wine

basil, oregano, and black pepper to taste

Preparation:

Brown the ground beef in a skillet with olive oil.

Pour in the wine and break up any meat clumps. Cook until the liquid has evaporated.

Add the diced tomatoes (scald the tomatoes in boiling water beforehand to peel them easily). Stir well and simmer over low heat for about 25–30 minutes.

Stir in the minced garlic, basil, oregano, and black pepper. Simmer gently for another 10 minutes.

Toss the sauce with your cooked pasta and top with grated cheese.

Creamy Pork and Mushroom Cheese Sauce





Ingredients:

500 g mushrooms (such as oyster mushrooms)

500 g pork

200 g hard cheese

200 ml sour cream (20% fat)

1 cup white wine

1 onion

4–5 cloves garlic

salt

pepper

Preparation:

Finely chop the garlic and onion, cut the pork into large cubes, and slice the mushrooms into strips. Sauté everything in a skillet with vegetable oil until golden brown.

Transfer the browned meat and mushrooms to a pot, then pour in the wine and a small splash of water. Let it simmer briefly, then stir in the cream and grated hard cheese. Simmer until the meat is fully cooked and tender. Enjoy!

Cheese Sauce



Ingredients:

50 ml cream

200 g processed cheese spread (such as mushroom-flavored)

½ tsp ground pepper blend

½ tsp dried basil

pinch of ground ginger and nutmeg

2–3 cloves garlic

salt

Preparation:

Cut the cheese into small cubes.

Combine the cream and diced cheese in a heatproof bowl set over a double boiler. After 8–10 minutes, stir until completely smooth. Season with salt, spices, dried basil, and minced garlic. Stir again thoroughly. If needed, add a splash more cream to adjust the consistency.

The sauce is ready! Enjoy!

Pesto Sauce



Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 bunch fresh basil

1 clove garlic

40 g pine nuts

50 g grated Parmesan cheese

salt to taste

Preparation:

Add the basil, garlic, and pine nuts to a blender, season with a pinch of salt, pour in the olive oil, and blend until smooth.

Stir in the cheese and pulse again to combine.

Toss the prepared sauce with freshly cooked pasta.

Seafood and Tomato Sauce



Ingredients:

350 g mixed seafood (your choice)

8 fresh tomatoes

2 cloves garlic

1 small bunch fresh parsley

2 tbsp white wine

chili pepper to taste

olive oil to taste

Preparation:

Boil the mixed seafood in salted water for 2 minutes; you can then use this cooking liquid to boil your pasta.

Finely chop the parsley and garlic, add a pinch of salt and a splash of olive oil, and lightly mash them until fragrant and juicy.

Sear the tomato pulp over high heat for 1 minute, then add the wine and chili pepper to taste. Simmer gently over low heat for about 7 minutes.

Stir the garlic-and-herb mixture into the pot with the sauce and simmer for 3 minutes.

Plate the pasta, spoon the tomato sauce generously over it, and top with the seafood.

Tuna Sauce



Ingredients (Serves 2):

3 fresh tomatoes

1 can tuna (flaked)

½ small tub sour cream

1 tbsp honey (liquid)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp garlic powder or 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced

salt, pepper, and sweet paprika (optional)

Preparation:

Scald the tomatoes with boiling water, peel off the skins, and chop into large chunks. Heat the oil in a skillet, add the tomatoes, garlic, and honey, and stir everything together.

After three minutes, add the tuna to the pan, followed by the sour cream, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook over low heat for another 5 minutes.

Add the pasta straight into the pan with the sauce, toss well to coat, and turn off the heat.

Creamy Mushroom Sauce



Ingredients:

750 g button mushrooms

225 ml light cream

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1–2 cloves garlic (optional)

salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation:

Thinly slice the mushrooms and sauté for about 15 minutes, until all liquid has evaporated and they turn golden brown.

Pour in the cream and soy sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce reduces slightly (about 3–5 minutes). Finish with salt and grated garlic, if desired.

Toss the sauce with your pasta and serve warm.