adj
marinara
adj
1
Made with a simple tomato-based sauce.
"We ordered spaghetti marinara for dinner."
noun
1
A tomato-based sauce, typically with garlic, onions and herbs, used with pasta.
"She simmered a pot of marinara for the lasagne."
"Dip the mozzarella sticks in warm marinara."
How to Use Marinara
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic red tomato sauce, usually meatless, used on pasta or as a dip.
Common pairings
marinara sauce
pasta marinara
jar of marinara
Word Forms
marinaras plural
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Etymology
From Italian alla marinara, literally "sailor style," describing simple, quickly made sauces sailors could prepare.