Brits are not holding back when it comes to their love for pasta sauce, with a new survey from Dolmio revealing just how essential it is to their plates. This World Pasta Day, the beloved sauce brand is calling for an upgrade: let’s make it World Pasta SAUCE Day.
The study, which surveyed 2,000 pasta-loving Brits, shows that more than half (57%) the nation refuse to even consider sauce-less pasta, while 46% go as far as to call it “criminal” to eat it plain.
In fact, a quarter (27%) likened eating plain pasta to brushing their teeth without toothpaste, while one in five (20%) said it was like attending a party without music.
When it comes to selecting sauces, it’s the classics that win-out: 46% prefer traditional sauces/ingredients on their pasta and the firm favourites are Bolognese (38%), Tomato & Basil (32%), Pesto and Carbonara (16%).
But, in a desperate attempt to sauce their pasta, some Brits have resorted to some questionable toppers……
Carb confessions:
- More than a fifth of the nation (21%) admit to ketchup over their penne, while the same have turned to hot sauce (21%), and one in six (16%) have poured soup on their spaghetti.
- Their confessions didn’t stop there, with 15% using curry sauce, 13% tossing in baked beans and 9% resorting to gravy.
It’s time to celebrate the unsung hero of every pasta bowl. Dolmio is calling for World Pasta “SAUCE” Day to honour Brits’ view that pasta is incomplete without the right sauce.
To remind Brits they needn’t compromise on this part of the plate, Dolmio’s Chief Sauce Taster, Bart Kuzianik, said:
“What is pasta without the sauce?! With Dolmio’s extensive range, we’re here to remind customers that tasty sauces needn’t be a challenge. There’s a true art and science to finding the perfect harmony of ingredients, which is why we’ve done the hard work for you. Whether it’s classic tomato & basil, something spicy, or a creamy concoction, we’ve got you covered!”
