Tomato sauce

The history of tomato sauce recipes is a long and storied one, with the earliest recorded recipes dating back to the 16th century. Tomato sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes, and its popularity has only grown in recent years.

The first recorded recipe for tomato sauce appeared in a cookbook published in Naples in 1570. This early sauce was made with crushed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and herbs. It was a far cry from the tomato sauces we know today, but it laid the foundation for future recipes.

Tomato sauce recipes began to appear in English cookbooks in the early 1800s. These recipes were heavily influenced by Italian cuisine, and they typically called for the sauce to be cooked for a long period of time. This early version of tomato sauce was often used as a base for other dishes, such as stews and casseroles.

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Recipes

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Homemade Tomato Sauce

  • onion
  • garlic
  • basil
  • oregano
  • olive oil
  • tomato
  • bell pepper
  • carrot
  • sugar
  • lemon juice
  • spice
  • pepper
  • salt
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Fresh Tomato Sauce

  • tomato paste
  • basil
  • salt
  • shallot
  • sugar
  • oregano
  • red pepper flake
  • olive oil
  • balsamic vinegar
  • garlic
  • tomato
  • black pepper
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Spanish Tomato Sauce

  • garlic
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • tabasco sauce
  • onion
  • mushroom
  • bell pepper
  • tomato sauce
  • olive oil
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Roasted Tomato Sauce

  • pasta
  • salt
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • italian seasoning
  • basil
  • tomato
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
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San Marzano Tomato Sauce

  • san marzano dop tomato
  • oregano
  • fennel seed
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • basil
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Smoky Tomato Sauce

  • parsley
  • coal eggplant
  • salt
  • harissa paste
  • red wine vinegar
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • tomato
  • anchovy
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Keto Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

  • mozzarella cheese
  • ground beef
  • ground pork
  • basil
  • italian seasoning
  • salt
  • red pepper flake
  • italian flat leaf parsley
  • parmesan cheese
  • water
  • san marzano tomato
  • olive oil
  • egg
  • garlic
  • oil
  • pepper
  • salt

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
garlic
olive oil
tomato
basil
onion
oregano
black pepper
red pepper flake
sugar
parsley
butter
tomato paste
carrot
pepper
plum tomato
lemon juice
bay leaf
tomato sauce
fennel seed
red wine vinegar
bell pepper
parmesan cheese
water
shallot
balsamic vinegar
mushroom
italian seasoning
san marzano tomato
herb bouquet parsley
saffron thread
orange peel
coriander seed
all purpose flour
puréed tomato
fish sauce
stem basil
caper
cheese
tomato puree
clove
mezze rigatoni
hot sauce
pork loin
italian sausage
tomato plant cutting
spice
potato gnocchi
heavy cream
tomato pasta sauce
cream cheese
spaghetti
tomato concassé
celery
passata di pomodoro
rosemary
tabasco sauce
pasta
gemelli pasta
wedge parmesan
san marzano dop tomato
zucchini
red pepper
chickpea
polenta
spearmint
sumac
greek yogurt
maraş pepper
coal eggplant
harissa paste
anchovy
puréed hot red chile
cherry tomato
mozzarella cheese
ground beef
ground pork
italian flat leaf parsley
egg
oil

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • tomato paste
  • butter

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 78%
  • garlic 75%
  • olive oil 75%

Common Ingredients

  • tomato 60%
  • onion 57%
  • basil 53%

Usual Ingredients

  • black pepper 23%
  • oregano 23%
  • sugar 23%
  • parsley 20%
  • butter 18%
  • red pepper flake 18%
  • tomato paste 18%

Rarey Ingredients

  • carrot 15%