How to thicken watery tomato sauce

An easy way to thicken it is to add another can of tomato paste or simmer it uncovered until some liquid has evaporated.

How to make my tomato sauce less acidic

One of the most common ways to counteract the acidity of tomato sauce is to add sugar! This recipe includes sugar, so try adding more, or try adding ¼ teaspoon of baking soda.

How to store tomato sauce

If you have leftovers, store the tomato sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to three months.

Recipe for Cherry Tomato Sauce Pasta

Name: Recipe for Cherry Tomato Sauce Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: Cherry Tomatoes: 6 Cups; Olive Oil: 3 and ½ Tablespoons; Salt: 2 Teaspoons; Pepper: ¼ Teaspoon; Onion, Diced: 1; Garlic Cloves, Minced: 4; Tomato Paste: 1 Can (156 ml/5.5 oz); Granulated Sugar: ½ teaspoon; Garlic Powder: 1 Teaspoon; Dried Oregano: 1 Teaspoon; Paprika Powder: ½ Teaspoon; Fresh Basil, Chopped: ¼ Cup; Spaghetti: 454 Grams/1 Pound

Description

This recipe for cherry tomato sauce is bright, fresh, slightly sweet, full of flavor, and it works great as a pasta sauce,

Ingredients

Cherry Tomatoes: 6 Cups
Olive Oil: 3 and 1/2 Tablespoons
Salt: 2 Teaspoons
Pepper: 1/4 Teaspoon
Onion, Diced: 1
Garlic Cloves, Minced: 4
Tomato Paste: 1 Can (156 ml/5.5 oz)
Granulated Sugar: 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic Powder: 1 Teaspoon
Dried Oregano: 1 Teaspoon
Paprika Powder: 1/2 Teaspoon
Fresh Basil, Chopped: 1/4 Cup
Spaghetti: 454 Grams/1 Pound

Instructions

Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400° F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
Roast: In a bowl, mix the tomatoes with 1 teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper, and 1 and ½ tablespoons of olive oil. Add the tomatoes to the baking dish and bake uncovered on the middle rack for 25-30 minutes.
Sauté: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a deep large pan on low to medium heat and sauté the onions until translucent, about 10 minutes. Turn the heat to the lowest heat setting and add the minced garlic. Casually stir the garlic and onions at this temperature, until the tomatoes are done roasting.
Combine: Carefully transfer the roasted tomatoes and all the juices to the pan and mix in the tomato paste. Add the sugar, garlic powder, oregano, and paprika. Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the basil.
Serve: Serve the sauce with cooked spaghetti following the instructions on the pasta package. Garnish with parmesan cheese as desired.

Notes

The heat is generally low for cooking the onions; however, if you think they’re starting to look like they might burn, add a couple of tablespoons of water to the pan to keep them from sticking or burning.

If you find the sauce too thick, add a couple of tablespoons of water until it’s thinned out and a bit more runny.

The basil should be the last ingredient added to the sauce! This will keep the basil fragrant and flavorful.

This recipe feeds 4-6 servings with a pound of pasta. If you’re making less pasta and have leftover sauce, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to three months.

Nutrition facts are estimates only.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: lunch, dinner, pasta
Method: bake, saute
Cuisine: italian