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Tomato sauce

About the ingredient tomato sauce. Including 1,244 recipes with tomato sauce, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.

 

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)
Amount per Serving
Calories 90Calories from Fat 4
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 18.1g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Sugars 10.3
Protein 3.2g
Vitamin A 17% Vitamin C 53%
Calcium 3% Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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

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.

Eggs Baked in Peppers

Eggs Baked in Peppers

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Eggs, simply baked in sweet red bell pepper served with tomato sauce. Just 3 ingredients create a delightfully creative breakfast or brunch that even kids like.

Beefy Chili

Beefy Chili

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Healthy Pepperoni and Veggie Pizza

Healthy Pepperoni & Veggie Pizza

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A great healthy pizza for a delicious lunch or dinner.

Acapulco Baked Eggs

Acapulco Baked Eggs

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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.

Hamburgers on the Halfshell

Hamburgers on the Halfshell

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Hamburgers on the Halfshell recipe

Buffalo Chicken Wings #4

Buffalo Chicken Wings #4

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Buffalo Chicken Wings #4 recipe

Santoreggia Rosso Sauce (Savory Red Sauce)

Santoreggia Rosso Sauce (Savory Red Sauce)

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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.

Best Meatballs and Spaghetti Sauce

Best Meatballs & Spaghetti Sauce

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Mom's Favourite Chili

Mom's Favourite Chili

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Zesty Meatball Sandwiches- Crock Pot

Zesty Meatball Sandwiches- Crock Pot

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Try something different for lunch with this scrumptious dish you can use to make amazing sandwiches.

Alamo Chili

Alamo Chili

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A simple but savory chili made with succulent stewing beef, pinto beans and jalapeno peppers.

Chili, Chuck Morford

Chili, Chuck Morford

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Chili Spiced Beef and Bean Stew

Chili Spiced Beef & Bean Stew

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A succulent dish that brings some variety to dinner and a tantalizing flavor everyone will enjoy!

Spinach Lasagne

Spinach Lasagne

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Cobble Corn Chili Tacos

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Remember the Alamo Chili

Remember the Alamo Chili

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Yummy Spaghetti with Meatballs

Yummy Spaghetti with Meatballs

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Yummy Spaghetti with Meatballs recipe

Herbed Tomato Soup

Herbed Tomato Soup

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Herbed Tomato Soup recipe

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

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Meatballs in tomato sauce is so popular at our daily cooking, it is delicious and filling, and everyone loves it!

Papoutsakia with Meatballs

Papoutsakia with Meatballs

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Nice Chicken Taco Soup

Nice Chicken Taco Soup

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This is an excellent recipe, low in fat and full of fibre.

Bud's Sunday (2-21) Chilli

Bud's Sunday (2-21) Chilli

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Bud's Sunday (2-21) Chilli recipe

Grilled Chorizo Pizza

Grilled Chorizo Pizza

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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.

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