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How to Thicken Spaghetti Sauce

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

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)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Transfer the cooked ground beef to a plate lined with paper towels.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium, and add chopped onions.
  4. Sauté for a few minutes and add garlic. Cook for 1 more minute.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and cooked beef.
  6. Stir everything together and season with salt and pepper.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.)
  9. Stir in parmesan. Serve warm with cooked spaghetti.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.