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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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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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: How to Thicken Spaghettie Sauce
Servings: 6
Author: Izzy

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

  • 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

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg