pomodoro sauce

Red pasta sauce

Pomodoro sauce is a simple Italian tomato sauce made from tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and basil.

The name comes from the Italian word for tomato (literally "golden apple").

It's a light, fresh sauce typically served with pasta: spaghetti al pomodoro.

Unlike marinara, pomodoro sauce is usually chunkier and less cooked down.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G