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In the kitchenEDITORIAL BRIEF

Different Types of Pasta Sauce

Changing the sauce can give a familiar pasta shape a very different character.

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FROM THE VIGA JOURNAL · 2025

A brief edition of this story from the Viga archive.

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From tomatoes to seafood

The article compares tomato-based marinara and amatriciana, a seafood preparation, a mushroom-and-pea sauce, and a meat ragù. Aromatics, herbs and the main ingredients create different levels of richness.

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Choose a combination you enjoy

Think about whether you want a lighter tomato dish, vegetables, seafood or something more substantial. The sauce and pasta shape work together to define the meal.

Originally published September 15, 2025More stories
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