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Can marinara sauce be substituted for tomato sauce?

Joe Ford

Can marinara sauce be substituted for tomato sauce?

If you’re looking for a simple sauce that’s not too thick and tastes like tomatoes, marinara is the way to go. Compared to tomato sauce, marinara is a quick-cooking sauce that only needs to simmer for about an hour. The most classic versions feature San Marzano tomatoes, but any plum tomatoes work well here.

Why is tomato sauce called marinara?

“Marinara” translates to “seafaring”—or colloquially to “sailor style” or “mariner style.” It was given the name marinara not because it was once a seafood-style sauce, but because it was the preferred meal of Italy’s merchants during long expeditions at sea.

Can I substitute marinara sauce for pizza sauce?

Some people even use the marinara sauce as a pizza sauce and no one can tell the difference. While you can make a pizza sauce without cooking, the marinara sauce needs to be cooked for a thicker consistency. You can use marinara sauce various dishes like pasta, pizza, or use it as a dipping sauce.

Is marinara sauce healthy?

Marinara sauce is a rich source of vitamin C. Each serving provides 67 percent of the daily recommended value based on a 2,000-calorie diet, making marinara a good choice for promoting a strong immune system.

What is the best tomato sauce?

The Best Jarred Tomato Sauce: Our Taste Test Results

  • #1: Giada de Laurentiis for Target — Vegetable Marinara. Joseph Erdos/The Huffington Post.
  • #2: Rao’s Homemade Marinara Sauce.
  • #3: Barilla Traditional Marinara.
  • #4: Prego Traditional.
  • #5: Gia Russa Marinara.
  • #6: Francesco Rinaldi Traditional Marinara.
  • #7: Newman’s Own Marinara.
  • #8: 365 Organic — Classic.

What does adding butter to tomato sauce do?

Why add butter? Its richness cuts through the acidity of the tomatoes resulting in a sauce so creamy and velvety, you might’ve assumed there was heavy cream if you didn’t know better.

How can I make tomato sauce more flavorful?

Here are my favorite ways to make canned spaghetti sauce more exciting!

  1. 1 – Extra virgin olive oil. Adding a good amount of a flavorful olive oil will go a long way in infusing flavor into your sauce.
  2. 2 – Fresh garlic.
  3. 3 – Meat.
  4. 4 – Hot pepper flakes.
  5. 5 – Red wine.
  6. 6 – Fresh or dried herbs.
  7. 7 – Cheese.
  8. 8 – Cream and/or butter.