How to Thicken Spaghetti Sauce
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
250 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
How to Thicken Spaghetti Sauce
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Learn How to Thicken Spaghetti Sauce like a pro! If you find yourself with a watery pasta sauce, you don't need to toss it out and start over again. There are a few quick and simple ways you can reduce your homemade Italian sauce to save it.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28oz
- 3/4 cup chicken broth or water (plus more if needed)
- 2 ½ tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan (plus more for serving)
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Instructions
- Add oil to a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for a few minutes until fully cooked. Break down the ground beef using a wooden spoon.
- Transfer the cooked ground beef to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and add chopped onions.
- Sauté for a few minutes and add garlic. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and cooked beef.
- Stir everything together and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Cover with a lid and simmer until onions are tender for about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the lid. If the sauce is too thin, simmer longer or until it reaches the preferred consistency. (If you’d like to thicken the sauce faster, you can add one of the following to your sauce: tomato paste/sauce, roux, cornstarch slurry, egg yolks, or mash potatoes.)
- Stir in parmesan. Serve warm with cooked spaghetti.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
279mg
(12%)
Potassium
350mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
193IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 193IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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