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    22 Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce Recipes

    Published: Nov 5, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    Not many dinner entrees satisfy the entire family quite like pasta. So many options yet so many people rely on pre-made from the jar varieties when homemade is ALWAYS better. Pesto, peppers, lemon, brown butter and so much more to tantalize your family and guests. Making your own sauce opens doors of socialization and family time that simply cannot come from a jar.

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    Cream Cheese Pasta Sauce

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    This delicious pasta sauce comes together in less than 30 minutes creating a creamy sauce perfect for pasta. This will quickly become a family favorite dinner recipe!

    Get the recipe: Cream Cheese Pasta Sauce

    Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

    Photo Credit: Lady Pear Tree

    This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is full of flavor. The main element is the creamy tomato-infused sauce, with garlic and herbs, paired with seared chicken and cheese tortellini. It's something the whole family will love.

    Get the recipe: Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

    Pesto Carbonara with Crispy Prosciutto

    Photo Credit: Britney Breaks Bread

    This delicious pasta dish has a carbonara sauce with a little pesto added for an extra rich pasta sauce. The best part is this pesto carbonara comes together in less than 30minutes!

    Get the recipe: Pesto Carbonara with Crispy Prosciutto

    Lemon Pesto Pasta Sauce with Artichoke

    Lemon Pesto Pasta Sauce with Artichoke
    Photo Credit: Knife and Soul

    A citrusy and refreshing lemon pesto pasta sauce that you can whip up in just 15 minutes and toss with al dente pasta for a light and delicious meal. Perfect for Spring.

    Get the recipe: Lemon Pesto Pasta Sauce with Artichoke

    Butter Cream Sauce for Butternut Squash Ravioli

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This Butter Cream Sauce for Butternut Squash Ravioli is super simple making using a few ingredients and store bought ravioli. It can be ready on the table within 15 minutes.

    Get the recipe: Butter Cream Sauce for Butternut Squash Ravioli

    Chicken Spaghetti With Rotel

    Photo Credit: Love From The Oven

    This easy chicken with spaghetti dinner is made with a cheesy creamy sauce, tender chicken, and baked for a family dinner everyone will love.

    Get the recipe: Chicken Spaghetti With Rotel

    Cajun Chicken Pasta

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl\

    This easy Cajun chicken pasta has a creamy delicious sauce and tender chicken and pasta. This is a family dinner everyone will be asking for seconds!

    Get the recipe: Cajun Chicken Pasta

    Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    This delicious shrimp pasta dinner comes together in just 30 minutes. It has a sweet and creamy sauce that has a bit of heat from red pepper flakes.

    Get the recipe: Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

    Taco Spaghetti

    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    This tempting One-Pot Taco Spaghetti Recipe marries the beloved tastes of tacos with the easy-to-love texture and convenience of Italian spaghetti noodles, creating a delectable weeknight dinner option that's both easy and quick to prepare. On the table in just 30 minutes!

    Get the recipe: Taco Spaghetti

    Creamy Beef Pasta (30 Minutes)

    Creamy Beef Pasta (30 Minutes)
    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin'

    Craving a comforting and quick dinner? This Easy Creamy Beef Pasta is sure to hit the spot. It's loaded with flavor from the seasoned ground beef, creamy tomato sauce, and rich cheddar cheese. Plus, it's easy to make on a busy weeknight!

    Get the recipe: Creamy Beef Pasta (30 Minutes)

    Roasted Pepper Pasta

    Photo Credit: Tastes Of Lizzy T

    This roasted red pepper pasta has a delicious smokey flavor from the roasted red peppers that are blended to create a creamy sauce. This flavorful dinner comes together in just 30 minutes.

    Get the recipe: Roasted Pepper Pasta

    Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta 

    Photo Credit: On My Kid's Plate

    This 30-minute dinner idea brings together a classic flavor combo of tangy, salty, and creamy. Think spaghetti loaded with parmesan, citrusy lemon sauce, aromatic herbs, garlic, creamy ricotta, and perfectly seasoned moist chicken.

    Get the recipe: Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta.

    Easy Creamy Parmesan Chicken Spinach Pasta

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Craving comfort food in a hurry? This creamy Parmesan Chicken Spinach Pasta is ready in about 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with cheesy goodness and tender chicken, it's a dish the whole family will love!

    Get the recipe: Easy Creamy Parmesan Chicken Spinach Pasta

    Shrimp Alfredo

    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    This creamy pasta is actually easy to make and comes together in less than 30 minutes. This pasta has a rich cheese sauce that is pure comfort food.

    Get the recipe: Shrimp Alfredo

    TikTok Spaghetti

    Photo Credit: Gypsy Plate

    TikTok Spaghetti is a viral hit recipe where creamy, cheesy alfredo pasta meets tomato meat sauce in a casserole that's hard to resist!

    Get the recipe: TikTok Spaghetti

    Brown Butter Sauce Pasta with Crispy Bread Crumbs

    Photo Credit: A Little And A Lot

    Brown butter sauce pasta with parmesan cheese and crispy bread crumbs is one of the most deliciously unapologetic meals. It's the kind of meal you allow yourself to truly need on those days when pasta and butter sauce might be the answer.

    Get the recipe: Brown Butter Sauce Pasta with Crispy Bread Crumbs

    One Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta

    Photo Credit: Mrs Jone's Kitchen

    This easy one pot creamy sausage pasta can be whipped up in 40 minutes and is a favourite family dinner. Penne pasta is coated in a thick, luscious cream cheese and tomato sauce dotted with chunks of pork sausage to make this simple budget pasta recipe.

    Get the recipe: One Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta

    Pasta al Pesto

    Photo Credit: My Good Food World

    This pasta al pesto will awaken your senses and make your taste buds dance with its thick homemade basil pesto coating the pasta. The spaghetti, cooked to perfection, is like a blank canvas and absorbs the flavors so well!

    Get the recipe: Pasta al Pesto

    Quick Spaghetti Bolognese

    Photo Credit: The Foodie Blogger

    Learn how to make this rich and hearty Quick Spaghetti Bolognese recipe that tastes like it's been simmering for hours, but is ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknight evenings, this simplified version of the Italian classic delivers those bold flavors without the wait.

    Get the recipe: Quick Spaghetti Bolognese

    Creamy Shrimp & Broccoli Pasta

    Photo Credit: Caroha

    This creamy shrimp and broccoli pasta is super tasty and the perfect recipe to try for spring. Light and creamy with the ricotta and packed full of delicious fresh flavors of lemon and garlic with a kick from the chili you will love it.

    Get the recipe: Creamy Shrimp & Broccoli Pasta

    Crab Pasta Sauce with Spaghetti

    Photo Credit: Mangia With Michelle

    This quick and easy red Crab Pasta Sauce with Spaghetti is the ideal mix of simplicity and decadence! In only 30 minutes from start to finish, you can have lumps of sweet crabmeat in a rich, yet light, tomato and white wine sauce in no time. This dish will truly amaze your taste buds and impress your guests!

    Get the recipe: Crab Pasta Sauce with Spaghetti

    Pasta with Peas and Pancetta

    Photo Credit: Fresh Apron

    Pasta with Peas and Pancetta is a quick and easy 20-minute meal. The salty pancetta and sweet peas pair perfectly with a simple parmesan cheese sauce.

    Get the recipe: Pasta with Peas and Pancetta

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