tomato sauce

Thân thiện

A chef pours thick tomato sauce from a small white bowl onto a plate of steaming spaghetti.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. sauce made with a puree of tomatoes (or strained tomatoes) with savory vegetables and other seasonings; can be used on pasta