1Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY, FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREIf Julia Child taught America how to roast chicken, Marcella Hazan taught us how to make good pasta sauce. Her version is a little unconventional; the onion isn't sautéed, the sauce simmers for less than an hour, and there's a lot of butter. It's the easiest and, most likely, best red sauce you'll ever make at home.
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2Alfredo Sauce
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER: FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANIPut the store-bought jar down—our easy Alfredo will make you a homemade pasta sauce believer. Whether you use it in classic chicken Alfredo or turn it into a winning app, this is the time to do it right.
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3Marry Me Pasta
PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY, FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThis sauce is based after the one from our beloved marry me chicken, and is possibly even better tossed with some pasta. We can almost guarantee if you make it, someone will fall for you, so be careful whom you choose to share this meal with! 😉
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4Pesto Sauce
PHOTO: NICO SCHINCO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThis Genovese specialty bursts with the summery flavor of basil, and we love it for way more than just pasta. (Though that's pretty great too!) Try tossing your roasted potatoes with a couple tablespoons, or mix a spoonful into mayo for a ridiculously delicious dipping sauce.
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5Sunday Sauce
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER, FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONSunday sauce sounds like a project but it's easier to make than you think. It's meant to be cooked all day from morning to mid-afternoon right before you bring that pot of water to a boil for your favorite rigatoni or spaghetti.
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6Dirty Martini Pasta
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThis recipe takes inspiration from a classic pasta al limone by using heavy cream as the base for the luscious and decadent sauce. Then, just like a dirty martini, we supplement the dish with olives and brine (and booze, of course). The best part? It comes together in under 30 minutes.
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7Spicy Cottage Cheese Pasta
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDSCottage cheese continues to have its big moment in the sun. Its high-protein content has driven people to try and incorporate it into some of their favorite foods. Blending it with marinara until the sauce is creamy and smooth makes for an incredible pasta sauce.
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8Arrabbiata Sauce
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERPasta is one of the easiest, tastiest weeknight dinners you can make, and while we love a quick marinara, creamy pesto, or garlic butter sauce, sometimes we’re craving something with a little more punch. On these nights, Arrabbiata sauce is our go-to.
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9Everything Bagel Pasta
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERIf you love everything bagel seasoning, crunchy, savory bread crumbs, and creamy pasta, you'll love this dish. You might even want to marry it. We don't blame you, we kinda do too: It's forgiving, free of complications, comforting and eager to please.
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10Creamy Tomato Vegan Pasta
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORERich and creamy with deep tomato flavor, this is the vegan pasta you make for lifelong dairy lovers. In this recipe, a homemade vegan cream made from quick-soaked cashews rounds out our robust sauce of sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste.
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11Garlic Butter Sauce For Pasta
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONSometimes you just need a quick, comforting dinner, and there’s little more satisfying than garlicky, buttery noodles, and these ones are the best. When we say garlicky, we mean it—we mean garlicky, we’re talking a lot of garlic. Like over 20 cloves!
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12Smoked Sausage Cajun Alfredo
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13Fresh Tomato Sauce
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: HADLEY SUI 14Cacio e Pepe
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONCacio e pepe translates literally to “cheese and pepper." These two ingredients are usually thought of as small components to a dish, but in this pasta recipe, they take center stage. The fruity bite of freshly ground pepper adds complexity and is earthy, sweet, and spicy all at once.
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15Cherry Tomato Pasta
PHOTO: ANDREA MONZO; FOOD STYLIST: MAKINZE GOREThis recipe is proof that a killer tomato sauce doesn’t need a long simmer on the stovetop. You'll create a robust sauce by concentrating the cherry tomatoes' flavor through bursting them in the skillet, along with other classic enhancers, like olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
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16Cottage Cheese Alfredo
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERThis classic creamy sauce already had a place in our hearts, but adding cottage cheese and spinach took the love to new heights. The cottage cheese-based sauce comes together in a blender or food processor in a few seconds, then simmered to thick, velvety, cheesy perfection before getting tossed with fresh spinach and al dente fettuccine.
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17Pasta Alla Gricia
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONThis is easy to make and even easier to indulge in. The real Italian way uses guancial—cured pork jowl—which has a slightly sweet, delicate flavor. If you can't find it, use pancetta or thick-cut bacon instead!
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18Miso Bolognese Fettucine
Traditional Bolognese sauce might take forever to cook, but this weeknight version is done in just 30 minutes. Delicate and earthy miso paste adds serious depth to the ground beef sauce that you're going to love.
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19Easy Homemade Marinara
Parker Feierbach 20Creamy Corn Pasta
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MARY RUPPDon’t be fooled by the name—this pasta has no cream! Instead, you’ll puree fresh corn, sautéed garlic, and scallions into a luscious sauce that’s topped with Parmesan, basil, and even more corn. With just a few ingredients, you can have a crowd-pleasing summer pasta in no time.
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