Most people don’t even bother making pasta when they are out of pasta sauce. But if you ask us, this is a missed opportunity to experiment and open your taste buds to new and exciting flavor combinations. Next time you are out of pasta sauce and craving pasta or simply want to try something new, use these alternatives.
Butter and Red Pepper Flakes
This is one of the simplest ways to make pasta taste awesome. Place hot pasta in a bowl and add some butter and red pepper flakes. Toss until the butter melts and red pepper flakes spread around. Alternatively, you can also use black pepper or even some other spices instead of red pepper flakes.
Salad Dressing
Salad dressings are widely used in pasta salads, and they taste amazing. There is nothing stopping you from adding one to hot pasta, and it will be equally great. Alternatively, you can make your own salad dressing for this occasion by combining olive oil, mustard, salt, garlic, and lemon juice.
Barbecue Sauce
This one might sound controversial, but don’t judge before you try. With its tangy and smokey flavor, BBQ sauce will pack pasta with a lot of flavor, especially if you add some chicken or other protein to the dish.
Pesto
Finally, pesto is always a great pairing for pasta. It will result in bright and light pasta with a dose of creaminess, and you’ll like it so much that you won’t even think about the missing pasta sauce.
