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How To Thicken Spaghetti Sauce

Thicken thin spaghetti sauce quickly and simply using tomato paste and seasonings.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Bring your thin spaghetti sauce to a gentle simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add 4 oz tomato paste to the simmering sauce and stir thoroughly until it is fully incorporated and the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Stir in 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning until evenly distributed.
  • Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until it reaches the desired thickness.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, then serve.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Spoons

Notes

  • This is one simple method among several for thickening sauce.
  • You may need to double the amounts for larger batches of sauce.
  • Longer simmering will further thicken the sauce.
  • Tomato paste deepens the sauce color and flavor.