Tomato based pasta sauce is too sweet. Help!

juliannamarie
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juliannamarie June 5, 2013
I ended up seasoning the sauce a bit more with some salt and added lemon juice for acidity. Turned out perfectly balanced!
 
readerwriter June 5, 2013
Wow! I'm so glad I found this sight!
 
healthierkitchen June 5, 2013
a dash of lemon juice or zest?
 

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sdebrango June 5, 2013
Short of adding more tomato and cooking a bit longer, I have added grated cheese, parmigiano or romano and that will sometimes temper a sauce that is a bit too sweet, but you have to be careful both cheeses are on the salty side and you don't want your sauce to be too salty.
 
inpatskitchen June 5, 2013
I agree with Suzanne...adding a little grated cheese to the sauce just before serving tempers the sweetness.
 
mensaque June 5, 2013
Oh,and sometimes I add some worcestershire sauce.
 
mensaque June 5, 2013
Just add some wine vinegar and you should be fine...don't panic!
 
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