What does the cryptic crossword clue "Flipping pasta sauces: dear! (5)" mean?

The definition is "dear". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. reverse of RAGUS (synonym of "pasta sauces:") [reversal: "Flipping"]; definition: "dear!" The answer is SUGAR.

Flipping pasta sauces: dear! (5)

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