red sauce

Often found in Italian and Italian-American dishes, 'red sauce' is a versatile, tomato-based condiment used worldwide.

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Definition

B1Italian Cuisine

(common)A tomato-based sauce, often seasoned with herbs and spices, typically served with pasta.

Example

She made a delicious red sauce to go with the spaghetti.

B1British and Irish

(dialectal)A term for tomato ketchup.

Example

Can you pass the red sauce for my fries?

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "red sauce":

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