The terms Tomato Sauce and Pasta Sauce are often used interchangeably, but the truth is that they are two different types of sauce and should be treated as such. Here’s a breakdown of the main differences so you can shop with ease.
Tomato Sauce:
- Generally used as a base sauce and a starting point for making a homemade pasta sauce.
- It is typically smoother, thinner in consistency, and more neutral in flavor.
- They sometimes come with simple herbs and spices, but they are typically made with pureed tomatoes.
- Since it is a base sauce, its cooking time may vary.
- Usually is packaged in a tin can.
Pasta Sauce:
- A broader category that encompasses any sauce used to coat pasta. This includes Alfredo, pesto, and meat-based sauces as well.
- They most often have added ingredients like onion, garlic, herbs, and spices to create a sauce with complex flavor.
- It’s designed to enhance the flavor of the pasta and create a more complete dish.
- The consistency is usually a much thicker sauce, allowing it to coat and cling to pasta better.
- Since pasta sauces come with the sauce already made, all you need to do is open the jar, heat, and pour over your pasta. They are also good for cutting down cooking time for making a stew, casserole, or even a soup.
- Quality pasta sauces are usually found in glass jars offering a more premium flavor experience.
On those crazy, busy weekdays when you have little time to cook dinner and a family to feed, our Pasta Sauces are the perfect solution. They allow you to save cooking time without sacrificing flavor or quality, so you can spend more time making memories.
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