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How To Thicken Spaghetti Sauce

A quick method to thicken thin spaghetti sauce using tomato paste and basic seasonings.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Bring the thin spaghetti sauce to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 oz tomato paste to the simmering sauce and stir thoroughly until fully incorporated.
  3. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
  4. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, then remove from heat and serve.

Notes

  • This is one of several methods to thicken sauce.
  • Scale the amounts if you have more sauce.
  • Longer simmering makes the sauce thicker.
  • Tomato paste deepens the color and flavor.