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If you happen to be a pasta aficanado but often get confused between the varieties of sauces out there, then the follwing details will come quite handy to you. Pastas which are an essential part of the Italian cuisine, 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. Read on to know more.
Arrabbiata Sauce
This 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 Sauce
Carbonara 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 Sauce
Marinara 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 Sauce
This 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 Sauce
Alfredo 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.
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