You can always improve the flavor in your sauce. I’m not familiar with Aldi brand, but keep a few things on hand to give it the flavor you like.
Some of my favorite not-so-secret ingredients:
A splash of red wine or a tablespoon of grape jam for sweetness
Onion powder and garlic powder. Yes, fresh is better, but if you’re starting with a jar of inexpensive sauce, get over yourself.
Soy sauce to make it saltier
Fish sauce or msg for more umami
Bay leaf, basil, oregano, or whatever preferred herbs you have on hand
If it’s too acidic, add a teaspoon of baking soda.
Sometime I want to make the sauce a bit thinner, depending on the dish. I take a tablespoon of tomato paste and mix it into a cup of beef stock or water.
You can always improve the flavor in your sauce. I’m not familiar with Aldi brand, but keep a few things on hand to give it the flavor you like.
Some of my favorite not-so-secret ingredients:
A splash of red wine or a tablespoon of grape jam for sweetness
Onion powder and garlic powder. Yes, fresh is better, but if you’re starting with a jar of inexpensive sauce, get over yourself.
Soy sauce to make it saltier
Fish sauce or msg for more umami
Bay leaf, basil, oregano, or whatever preferred herbs you have on hand
If it’s too acidic, add a teaspoon of baking soda.
Sometime I want to make the sauce a bit thinner, depending on the dish. I take a tablespoon of tomato paste and mix it into a cup of beef stock or water.
If I go all out, I’ll typically season it in a space pan and heat it up to reduce it a bit since like the thicc sauces.
Unfortunately I’m a lazy ass when it comes to cooking. Just wanna pop that top and pour it over the Pasa and heat it in a microwave.