Know Your Pasta Sauces: The Ultimate Guide

If you happen to be a pasta lover but often get confused between the myriad varieties of sauces out there, then this article will come quite handy to you. Pastas are an essential part of the Italian cuisine. They taste  the best when paired with different types of sauces as they add flavour and aroma to the final dish. Almost all the sauces are quite different from each other in terms of colour, taste and texture. This article will help you out in understanding these sauces a little better so that you can order your favorite pastas without any confusion. Read on to know more.Arrabbiata SauceThis one's for all the spice junkies out there as it is high on spice quotient. This fiery sauce is made up of garlic, olive oil and dried red chilli. Arrabbiata sauce is best suited for penne pasta as it absorbs the consistency of the sauce in the best way.
 Carbonara SauceCarbonara is a white creamy sauce which is made up of eggs, cheese and pepper. This sauce has a silkier and richer texture, which tastes the best when prepared using Parmesan cheese. You can have it with spaghetti and penne/fusilli pasta. You can also add vegetables, garlic and other ingredients to make your pasta taste even better.
 
Marinara SauceMarinara sauce is an authentic Italian sauce which is prepared using tomatoes, garlic, herbs and onions. It is loved and relished by people across the globe. It is quite easy-to-make and saves on a lot of time and effort. It has a thick texture and can be enjoyed with pizzas and pastas. 
 
Pesto SauceThis sauce is quite different from the regular sauces in terms of colour, taste as well as texture. It is a green-coloured sauce which is made up of garlic, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts in olive oil. Pesto sauce tastes the best when paired with spaghetti and garlic bread.
 
Alfredo SauceAlfredo sauce is again a white sauce which tastes absolutely scrumptious. It is popularly made using Parmesan cheese and butter. This sauce may also include cream or eggs in it. It has a thick and creamy texture and tastes the best when garnished with chilli flakes and oregano seasoning.
 
Now that you know the difference between various pasta sauces, go ahead and choose your pasta sauce wisely! Happy Eating!Disclaimer:The opinions expressed within this article are the personal opinions of the author. NDTV is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information on this article. All information is provided on an as-is basis. The information, facts or opinions appearing in the article do not reflect the views of NDTV and NDTV does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same