Sauces

No true Italian pasta dish can leave the stove without a sauce. Though the definition of sauce can be rather loose – ranging from oil-based, aromatic sauces like pesto or tomato basil, to hearty, Bolognese sauces that fill you up – this section explores them all. We introduce you to traditional Italian sauces, where they originated, and most importantly to the kitchen newbie or guru, what you can do with them. Have you ever wondered the effect fresh tomatoes might have on your marinara? Or what sauces partners better with long cuts of pasta like linguine or fettuccine? You can find those answers here.