Tomato sauce
About the ingredient tomato sauce. Including 1,244 recipes with tomato sauce, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
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What is tomato sauce?
Tomato sauce is any of a very large number of sauces made primarily from tomatoes, usually to be served as part of a dish (rather than as a condiment).
Tomato sauces are common for meat and vegetables, but they are perhaps best known as sauces for pasta dishes.
Tomatoes have a rich flavour, low liquid content, very soft flesh which breaks down easily, and the right composition to thicken into a sauce when they are cooked.
These qualities make them ideal for simple and appealing sauces.
The simplest tomato sauces consist just of chopped tomato flesh (with the skins and seeds optionally removed), cooked in a little olive oil and simmered until it loses its raw flavour, and seasoned with salt.
Water (or another, more flavourful liquid such as stock or wine) is often added to keep it from drying out too much.
Onion and garlic are almost always sweated or sautéed at the beginning before the tomato is added.
Other seasonings typically include basil, oregano, parsley, and possibly some spicy red pepper or black pepper. Ground or chopped meat is also common.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (244g)Where found
Tomato sauce is usually found in the pasta section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Tomato sauce is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does tomato sauce weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 244 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 番茄酱 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | sauce tomate | |
| en español: | salsa de tomate |
Recipes using tomato sauce
There are 1244 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Acapulco Baked Eggs
Learn how to make easy Baked Eggs with simple ingredients on hand. Fluffy eggs that puff up in the oven, topped with cheese and a bit of texture from green peppers optionally garnished with tomatoes, make for a welcome breakfast changeup.
Santoreggia Rosso Sauce (Savory Red Sauce)
My family loves Italian food so I created this recipe to fit our tastes of a savory marinara sauce that is great over pasta, in lasagna, on pizza and as a dipping sauce. We love it over cooked spaghetti squash. You can make it with the meatballs or leave them out. It very freezes well.
Zesty Meatball Sandwiches- Crock Pot
Try something different for lunch with this scrumptious dish you can use to make amazing sandwiches.
Alamo Chili
A simple but savory chili made with succulent stewing beef, pinto beans and jalapeno peppers.
Chili Spiced Beef & Bean Stew
A succulent dish that brings some variety to dinner and a tantalizing flavor everyone will enjoy!
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Meatballs in tomato sauce is so popular at our daily cooking, it is delicious and filling, and everyone loves it!
Grilled Chorizo Pizza
Grilled pizza is absolutely flavorful, grilling develops the smokey flavor, and crispy texture on both toppings and crust. This pizza is spread with tomato sauce, topped with Chorizo slices, sweet bell pepper rings and mozzarella cheese. Enjoy the different yummy flavors and layers of the textures all in one bite.
