
Marinara Sauce vs. Tomato Sauce: What’s the Difference?
Key Takeaways • Marinara sauce is a quick-cooked sauce—ready in as little as 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 45. Since it’s cooked quickly, it has a vibrant red color and fairly thin consistency.• Tomato sauce requires a long simmer which allows for a rich flavor to develop. Unlike marinara sauce, which is almost…