Tomato Sauce

Prepared Food AddinsSauceTomatoTangySavoryUmamiSlightly SweetTomato-forwardRich

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 29
Protein (g): 1.4
Fat (g): 0.2
Carbs (g): 6
Fiber (g): 1.5
Sodium (mg): 371

Values vary by brand and recipe; added salt and sugar can significantly change sodium and carb levels.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 7 days
Frozen: up to 90 days

Tomato sauce is a smooth, pourable sauce made from cooked, pureed tomatoes. It tastes tangy and savory with gentle sweetness, and its texture ranges from silky to slightly pulpy depending on sieving and reduction. Common uses include pasta, braises, stews, and casseroles, and it is sold canned or jarred, plain or seasoned.\n\nRooted in Italian cuisine, it spread worldwide through canning and modern tomato processing. Commercial versions are cooked from tomato puree or paste with water, salt, and seasonings, then strained to consistency.