2006-11-28 01:40:03 · 23 answers · asked by kahlien05 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Yes. For the best sauce results, it should simmer for at least an hour in a covered pot. It should be a little watery, since otherwise the sauce would be too thick.
If after about 30-45 minutes, you still think the sauce is watery, you can always add a can of tomato paste to thicken it up, without changing the taste. Then after adding the paste, you should let it simmer for at least an additional 15-30 minutes to fully develop the flavor.
2006-11-28 01:45:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simmer it uncovered on low heat for a while longer and it should thicken up. If you're really in a rush add a small tin of tomato paste (tomato concentrate) and turn the heat up to medium so it boils down a bit as you stir it in.
The best spaghetti sauce simmers on the stove half the day! If you leave the lid on but a bit off to the side you'll get enough evaporation to thicken it and avoid much of the mess from spattering!
2006-11-28 01:46:08 · answer #2 · answered by Maddy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably. Do you have a good recipe? cooking the sauce for 20 minutes will definitely cause water to evaporate and the sauce should become thicker. If it stays really watery, you can add a tablespoon of tomato paste: that should do the trick: or turn up the heat to evaporate more water. good luck
2006-11-28 01:46:00 · answer #3 · answered by E L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not suppost to be watery. Did you leave the cover on it? So that condensation builds up on the lid and that makes sauce watery. Try adding a can or 2 of Tomatoe paste. Should thickin up.
TIP>> Leave cover off to one side when making the sauce next time! =) so that the steam comes out of the pot!! =)
2006-11-28 03:30:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spaghetti sauce
INGREDIENTS
4 pounds onions
6 green bell peppers
1 1/2 cloves garlic
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
2 (28 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
2 (16 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
DIRECTIONS
Grind onion, pepper and garlic in meat grinder. In a large saucepan combine ground vegetables, whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato puree, tomato paste, tomato sauce, vegetable oil and Italian seasoning. Bring to boil; reduce heat to simmer for 4 to 5 hours. Stir occasionally.
2006-11-28 01:43:13 · answer #5 · answered by coolam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guess it depends on how watery it is right now? If it is very watery, then add a small can of tomato paste.
If not, then just let it simmer all day, stiring often.
2006-11-28 01:47:23 · answer #6 · answered by pouncermom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can happen, especially if your using fresh mushrooms. Just turn down the heat and simmer for a few hours with the lid either off or at a tilt. You'll want the water to evaporate.
2006-11-28 02:03:45 · answer #7 · answered by darkangle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it should be slightly watery let it come to a boil, then turn down to a simmer it should thicken just stir frequently.
2006-11-28 01:48:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it suppose to be like that, the sauce gets thicker after it cools down, but if you want to get thick sauce from the beginning take a little butter and roll it over flour then put it in the sauce and it helps you to add body to your sauce.
Good Luck :)
2006-11-28 01:49:37 · answer #9 · answered by Angela Vicario 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only a little watery
add a half a can of water after you add the crushed tomatoes, and some psyllium to thicken and cuz it cuts the cholesterol
2006-11-28 01:42:58 · answer #10 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋