tomato sauce
Definition
Noun: 1. A savory condiment or cooking sauce made primarily from tomatoes (often as a puree or strained), typically cooked with vegetables, herbs, and other seasonings. 2. A common sauce used as a base or topping for dishes like pasta, pizza, and various meats.
Usage
"Tomato sauce" is used as a mass noun. It refers to the sauce as a substance or a prepared item. * You add tomato sauce to the pan. * This recipe calls for two cups of tomato sauce. * Do you have any tomato sauce?
Examples
- Basic Usage:
- She simmered the tomato sauce for hours to develop the flavor.
- Spaghetti is traditionally served with tomato sauce and grated cheese.
- As an Ingredient:
- For this stew, you will need one large can of tomato sauce.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the pizza dough before adding the toppings.
Advanced Usage
- In Comparative Contexts:
- This brand of tomato sauce is much sweeter than the one we usually buy.
- Homemade tomato sauce always tastes fresher than the jarred variety.
Variants and Related Words
- Marinara Sauce: A specific, simple type of Italian tomato sauce, typically made with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and onions.
- Tomato Paste: A very thick, concentrated paste made from cooked and strained tomatoes, used to add intense tomato flavor.
- Ketchup: A sweet and tangy condiment also made from tomatoes, but with vinegar, sugar, and specific spices, usually served cold.
Synonyms
- Pasta sauce (when context is clear)
- Red sauce (informal)
Related Phrases
- To simmer in tomato sauce: A common cooking instruction.
- Let the meatballs simmer in the tomato sauce for 20 minutes.
- A jar/can of tomato sauce: The typical packaging.
- I need to pick up a jar of tomato sauce from the store.
Noun
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sauce made with a puree of tomatoes (or strained tomatoes) with savory vegetables and other seasonings; can be used on pasta
