favorite light pasta sauces

[orphe_]

i'm looking for a light, flavorful, relatively non-greasy pasta sauce. my roommates and i already inhale pesto and marinara, and i am kinda not a fan of alfredo-type sauces, especially for gnocchi, which is where this sauce is destined to end up. who can point me towards something tasty?

EDIT: eep! i forgot to say that i'm looking to put this

Comments

[orcdork]

How about a lemon juice and olive oil sauce? or tossing cut up cherry tomatoes in basil, and olive oil? Or certain salad dressing can be made into marinades or put on pasta.

[coco73]

Puttanesca is wonderful without the anchovies. Just a bit of oil, lots of garlic, diced tomatoes, chili flakes and sliced olives.

[shellazure]

When I'm by myself and just want some penne, I cut up a tomato or two, squeeze lemon or orange juice into the pan with it, add a couple flavors like garlic or lemon-pepper (I like lemon, can you tell?) and let it simmer a bit. Crush the tomato up and mix it all around in the pan while it cooks.

Pour over penne and mmm.

[stephaniek1985]

There are tons and tons of variations on pesto

[stephaniek1985]

Also, I just noticed your edit--for sweet potato gnocchi, then, the cilantro, cranberry, orange or pumpkin versions would probably be best!

[cailin_t]

just do olive oil.