Pasta sauces come in an amazing variety of ingredients and tastes.

Every region has its own taste, at least. Common pasta sauces in Northern Italy, for example, are with meat or cheese like ragù alla bolognese or pesto alla genovese.

In Central Italy, there are more simple sauces such as fine tomato sauces. Southern Italian sauces include spicy tomato, garlic, and olive oil, with the pasta often paired with fresh vegetables or seafood.