The Best Sauce Recipes | POPSUGAR Food (2024)

Updated on 4/28/2020 at 10:55 AM

Tangy, savory, and sweet all in one, this restaurant copycat recipe pairs well with veggies, meats, and seafood. Prepare to drench everything you eat in it.

Get the recipe: copycat Benihana ginger sauce

Every burger chain has its famous sauce, and this Shake Shack recipe is so close to the original, you won't even believe it. Add it to homemade burgers, hot dogs, wings, and anything else you can think of because it's that good.

Get the recipe: Shake sauce

Made with oregano, basil, and parsley, the key to this recipe is the fresh herbs. While store-bought marinara sauce can be packed with refined sugars, this recipe forgoes that, which means you can stay on the keto diet while still enjoying your favorite foods.

Get the recipe: keto marinara sauce

Master the art of making breakfast when you whip up this hollandaise recipe. With just a handful of ingredients, you'll be able to make it in 10 minutes. Pair it with everything from eggs Benedict to breakfast sandwiches!

Get the recipe: hollandaise sauce

Spicy, sweet, and seriously good, this buffalo sauce combines the tasty flavors of strawberries with the zesty flavor of jalapeños. Drench everything from wings to vegetables in it.

Get the recipe: strawberry-jalapeño buffalo sauce

If you're craving vodka sauce, this easy recipe will keep those hankerings at bay. It goes hand in hand with baked gnocchi, fresh pasta, bread, and more.

Get the recipe: vodka sauce

The tangy jalapeños mixed with the sweet peaches makes this BBQ sauce the perfect harmony of flavors. Be brave and try it on everything from sandwiches to burgers.

Get the recipe: jalapeño peach BBQ sauce

You don't have to be on the coast to enjoy the flavors of the sea. This clam sauce recipe includes linguine, so your meal will be complete in no time.

Get the recipe: clam sauce

Hearty in protein, this bolognese recipe will have meat-eaters begging for more. The best part about it is that it can be made in a slow cooker, so all the juices marinate together in no time.

Get the recipe: bolognese

With a garlicky kick and tomato base, this sauce is practically asking to be poured on your pasta. Pro tip: it tastes just as good with bread, so be sure to get a dish to make dunking easier.

Get the recipe: roasted garlic tomato sauce

All you need is olive oil, guanciale, grated pecorino Romano, and salt and pepper to make this delicious sauce. Drench your favorite noodles in it, and prepare to go back for seconds.

Get the recipe: cacio e pepe sauce

Spicy and delicious, this chili enchilada sauce can be whipped up in a slow cooker whenever you like. All the ingredients are superfresh, meaning your dinner will practically burst with flavor.

Get the recipe: ancho chili enchilada sauce

Make a mouthwatering mac and cheese when you add this caprese sauce to your noodles. With goat cheese, mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes, this sauce gives food the rich Italian flavors you've been looking for.

Get the recipe: caprese macaroni and cheese

When beer and sriracha are involved, you know it's about to be good. This barbecue sauce is made with a stout beer, brown sugar, soy sauce, and more, meaning you can get all the best flavors in one.

Get the recipe: sriracha-beer barbecue sauce

Jalapeños, peppers and brown sugar work together to make this spicy sriracha sauce bring food to life. Whether you're looking for a sandwich with a kick or dinner with a bite, load on the sriracha to make it complete.

Get the recipe: sriracha

Craving Chinese takeout? This sesame chicken sauce brings the flavors you want into your kitchen in no time. This sweet glaze pairs well with all kinds of protein, so don't be afraid to shake it up.

Get the recipe: sesame chicken

Dress your meal in a rich turkey gravy after you follow this easy recipe. Whether it's Thanksgiving or not, you'll be dreaming about this creamy sauce all year long.

Get the recipe: turkey gravy

Having pasta? Not without pesto! Made with walnuts instead of the traditional pine nuts, this recipe adds a whole new flavor that everyone will love. Pair it with pasta, crackers, cheese, and more.

Get the recipe: walnut pesto

Never reach for a can of tomato sauce again when you have this three-ingredient recipe. It brings rich and authentic flavors to the table, and leaves food tasting fresh, bold, and brilliant.

Get the recipe: Marcella Hazan's three-ingredient tomato sauce

Indulge in curry like never before when you try this red vegetable version. Made with fresh veggies and chickpeas, this sauce packs a whole lot of flavor in every bite.

Get the recipe: red vegetable curry

Warm, creamy, and oh-so-sweet, butterscotch is the perfect addition to apple slices, ice cream sundaes, popcorn, and more. Serve this sauce hot, and watch as everyone's mouths water when you drizzle it on their desserts.

Get the recipe: butterscotch