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How To Make Jarred Pasta Sauce Taste Homemade

Learn how to make store bought pasta sauce better with these easy hacks! You'll fool everyone into thinking your doctored jarred sauce is homemade because it will taste so rich and delicious.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Condiment, Pasta, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 1 pint
Calories: 428kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 24 oz cans tomato basil spaghetti sauce NOT chunky style, use your favorite brand
  • 1 tbsp onion power
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup red wine NOT sweet
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Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a large pot. Stir well to combine.
    2 24 oz cans tomato basil spaghetti sauce, 1 tbsp onion power, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1/4 cup red wine
  • Bring the sauce to a low simmer, and let it slowly simmer for 2-4 hours- stirring occasionally.
  • Taste every hour, and adjust any seasonings as needed.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't buy the chunky kind of sauce for this. It won't give you as tasty a result.
  • Use a red wine that you would drink but go for one that is drier and full bodied.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as you go. If you find the sauce is too acidic, you could add a pinch of sugar. But if the sauce is too sweet, I like to add a teaspoon or so of balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6462mg | Potassium: 4282mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 5893IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 14mg