DeLallo Tomato Sauce is an essential ingredient and the foundation for so many of your favorite recipes—from homemade tomato sauces to soups to baked chicken. This premium tomato sauce is crafted from red-ripe Californian tomatoes that are packed fresh to capture their sunny, rich flavor. Smooth, thick and lightly seasoned, our Tomato Sauce is a ready-to-use ingredient that goes a long way in your kitchen creations.
- Made with red-ripe Californian Roma tomatoes.
- Tomatoes are packed fresh within 24 hours of harvest.
- Smooth with a thick consistency.
- Vibrant, bold tomato flavor.
- Essential, versatile pantry staple.
- Kosher.
- Non GMO.
- No preservatives.
- Gluten free.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
- Low fat.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Use canned tomato sauce to create quick-and-easy Italian sauces for weeknight pasta, pizza and more. Create tangy tomato marinara sauces for dipping breaded apps and breadsticks. Use tomato sauce as a robust base for tomato-based soups and chili recipes. Tomato sauce can be used in stuffed pepper recipes, meatloaves, braised meats, baked pasta dishes and casseroles.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is tomato sauce?
Canned tomato sauce is a cooked and seasoned tomato product with a smooth consistency. It is made by cooking down tomatoes into a thick sauce that is often seasoned with salt, herbs and spices. This sauce is packed in a can and ready for homemade tomato sauce recipes and more.
What is the difference between tomato sauce and marinara sauce?
Tomato sauce is an ingredient, while marinara sauce is a finished product that is ready to use. Tomato sauce is a cooked and seasoned tomato product with a smooth consistency, while marinara is a tomato-based sauce that is simmered with vegetables, garlic, herbs and often extra virgin olive oil. It’s chunkier, more flavorful, and ready to serve with pasta, pizza, etc.
What is the difference between tomato sauce and tomato purée?
Tomato sauce is thinner and often seasoned with herbs and spices. Tomato sauce is cooked longer than purée, which allows the flavors to meld nicely together, making it perfect for adding directly to dishes like pasta or pizza. Tomato purée is thicker with a deeper tomato flavor, as it’s made by cooking and straining tomatoes—just tomatoes blended for a smooth consistency.
What is the difference between tomato sauce and tomato paste?
Tomato sauce is a cooked, seasoned tomato product, while tomato paste is a super concentrated tomato product. Tomato paste is cooked down until much of the moisture is evaporated and it becomes deep red in color with an intense tomato flavor.
What do I do with tomato sauce?
Tomato sauce is a foundational ingredient in so many everyday recipes. Add olive oil, onion, garlic and fresh herbs to create a homemade marinara sauce for pasta, pizza and dipping. Use tomato sauce in soups, stews and baked casseroles. Just a touch of tomato sauce can add a tangy, vibrant flavor to dressings and marinades. There isn’t much tomato sauce can’t do!