Tomato sauce
The cooked, seasoned tomato base for pasta, pizza, and soup. Built by simmering crushed tomatoes with garlic, olive oil, and herbs — low heat and time do the real work. Know the difference between jarred tomato purée (thick and concentrated), crushed tomatoes (chunky and saucy), and whole tomatoes (which you crush by hand for the freshest taste). Salt early and taste constantly.
Used for
- pasta
- pizza
- soups
- braises
- dips
In the kitchen
- simmer
- season in layers
- taste constantly
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