Spaghetti Sauce
By Marlina
@marlina (154131)
Canada
September 18, 2016 1:07pm CST
I made some spaghetti sauce this morning and I find it somehow bitter. I don't know what I did wrong.
I used to make a pretty good spaghetti sauce, according to my family, but I haven't done it for quite some time now. I guess I lost my touch.
So, we had the sauce for lunch and I found it too bitter. Also found it very filling, although I just had a small serving. Now I feel so full and I hate that feeling.
Now, is there someone here who could tell me the secret of a "not bitter" spaghetti sauce? I would greatly appreciate a tip or two.
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21 responses
@CinnamonGrl (7084)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
18 Sep 16
I always put in a little sugar and cinnamon to kind of cut the acidity. But a lot of the time I use those seasoning packets as well.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
19 Sep 16
I have never made that myself, I use spagetti squash instead of noodles, stay less full. Anyways one of these days I will have to try making my own sause
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
20 Sep 16
@Jessicalynnt Time for you to jump and try the real thing.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
20 Sep 16
@marlina nope, but I am seriously thinking about looking for a good recipe and trying next time
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
18 Sep 16
A spoon full of sugar... I bet that song is in your mind now, playing over and over 
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@marguicha (222388)
• Chile
18 Sep 16
It much depends on the tomatoes. Why don´t you add a tiny bit of sugar to it?
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@marguicha (222388)
• Chile
18 Sep 16
@marlina I give up! Maybe more water? I don´t mind experimenting when I have a problem in the kitchen. I could even add a touch of ketchup.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
18 Sep 16
@marguicha I added a little more sugar, it helped a bit.
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@LadyDuck (470823)
• Switzerland
19 Sep 16
I never use sugar in my sauce because I can feel the taste, but I always add the salt only when the sauce is almost ready, never at the beginning or it will be acid. To remove the bitter from tomato sauce, add a bit of backing soda, no more than 1/4 of tablespoon, stir, test and add some more if it's still bitter.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
18 Sep 16
Sometimes the peppers can be bitter. Add some sugar, and that should take care of it. About 1/2 teaspoon per serving.
Yikes! I guess you have already heard that a few times, lol.
Yikes! I guess you have already heard that a few times, lol.1 person likes this
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
18 Sep 16
Am just curious why it turned bitter. A little sugar can do the trick, I hope so.
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@RitzzView (2999)
• India
31 Oct 16
Never made a spaghetti sauce myself.
But..I know how pathetic it feels when you already cook good but this time it wasnt made well...
I do it EVRYTIME I have good amount of audience..
I do it EVRYTIME I have good amount of audience..1 person likes this
@JudyEv (338682)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Sep 16
I don't make spaghetti sauce but I see some others have made some suggestions.
@amandajay (23264)
• New Zealand
18 Sep 16
I also think you better put some sugar.
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@Lelesway (26)
• United States
19 Sep 16
I always use a can of tomato sauce, and a can of sloppy joe sauce. the sloppy joe sauce will help get the bitterness out, and it already had onions and bell pepper in it. My kids (even my teenager) loves it. Hope this helps.
