375289 Mon Feb 26 19:18:34 -0800 2007 4 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 2332401 what are the best sauces? Mon Feb 26 19:18:35 -0800 2007 68467 winebarb 1 2332437 I like whole wheat pasta with olive oil, real parmesano reggiano, olives and sundried tomatoes... any oily sauce (healthy oil like olive oil) works well.. like a real marinara... whole wheat pasta doesn't work well with fat free sauces imo Mon Feb 26 19:27:36 -0800 2007 2332401 78126 SarahAlex 1 2333037 I think that zesty sauces are best. Whole wheat pasta is not, in my view, a good match for alfredo, carbonara, etc. The slightly nutty flavor of the pasta would compete with a delicate cream sauce, but would complement a flavorful sauce such as marinara or puttanesca. Think of it this way: A more healthful pasta generally pairs with a more healthful sauce. Tue Feb 27 04:55:59 -0800 2007 2332401 26466 silverbear 1 2333119 Agree - whole wheat pasta definitely pairs best with a tomato & olive oil based sauce. I'd add arrabiata to the marinara/puttanesca suggestions. Tue Feb 27 05:50:23 -0800 2007 2332401 12622 Striver 1 2333988 Try whole-wheat spaghetti under Gong Bao (Kung Pao) chicken. Pure heaven. It's pretty easy to make at home, too, so it's now a staple at our house. Tue Feb 27 11:03:29 -0800 2007 2332401 67784 lora