How to Make Tomato Sauce

1. The most important thing when making tomato sauce is to:

• a)  add a bit of sugar to offset the acidity.
• b)  remove the seeds from the tomatoes.
• c)  use only fresh, not canned tomatoes.

2. When making tomato sauce, which statement(s) is/are true about cooking garlic?

• a)  The garlic should be fried until brown.
• b)  The garlic should be very finely chopped or, better still, crushed.
• c)  Both a) and b) are false.
• d)  Both a) and b) are true.

3. Which can below will likely contain the sweeter, riper and higher-quality tomatoes?

• a) 
  
• b) 
  

4. Which statement(s) about cooking onions for tomato sauce is/are false?

• a)  The more onions added, the better the flavor.
• b)  The onions should be well browned to create a deep sweetness.
• c)  The onions are best added raw to a simmering sauce.
• d)  All of the above are false.

5. An Italian tomato sauce is often seasoned at the end with black pepper and sugar.

• a)  True
• b)  False

6. San Marzano refers to:

• a)  a type of tomato best for making tomato sauce.
• b)  a style of tomato sauce from Sicily.
• c)  a brand of tomatoes imported from Italy.

7. Fresh tomatoes always make better tomato sauce than canned tomatoes.

• a)  True
• b)  False

8. When making a basic tomato sauce, which mirepoix vegetables are typically added?

• a)  Onions, celery and carrots.
• b)  Onions and garlic.
• c)  Peppers and garlic

9. The best-quality canned tomatoes will not include citric acid or salt in the list of ingredients.

• a)  True
• b)  False

10. Onions should be added sparingly to tomato sauce and should only be there to add a subtle sweetness.

• a)  True
• b)  False

11. Which statement(s) about simmering a tomato sauce is/are true?

• a)  It should be stirred frequently.
• b)  It should be simmered uncovered.
• c)  It should be simmered briefly for about 45 minutes.
• d)  All of the above are true.
• e)  Only a) and c) are true.

12. Italians refer to passatto to describe:

• a)  the texture of the tomato sauce.
• b)  de-seeded tomato puree.
• c)  the final cooking stage of the tomato sauce.
• d)  an Italian celebration around a tomato harvest.

13. Which statement(s) about using tomato paste for a tomato sauce is/are false?

• a)  Tomato paste acts only as a thickener.
• b)  Tomato paste is best avoided.
• c)  All tomato paste brands are basically the same.
• d)  All of the above are false.

14. The most common herb added to an Italian tomato sauce is:

• a)  parsley.
• b)  oregano.
• c)  basil.
• d)  rosemary.

15. To make tomato sauce the seeds of tomatoes should be removed.

• a)  True
• b)  False