Lighter, creamy sauces with a dairy base such as alfredo or carbonara pair best with a fresh pasta. One sauce that seems to go against this is bolognese, because it has milk in it, so you should serve it with fresh pasta. Now that you know when fresh pasta will make a difference, you only have to spring for it when it matters. The Simple Rule of Thumb for When to Use Fresh or Dry Pasta Epicurious. Install Flash Player On Steam Os Vs Windows© 2017