How to Add Sugar to Your Spaghetti Sauce
That secret pinch of sugar is one of the last steps to take before letting the sauce simmer on the stovetop to thicken. You can use either white or brown sugar. Personally, I prefer packed brown sugar, but you can experiment to see which gives you the best results.
I also like to add a dollop of butter to my pasta sauce. Like sugar, butter mellows some of the sharp acidity and gives the sauce a slightly richer texture thanks to its high fat content.
How much sugar should you add? Start with a pinch, then taste and adjust gradually until the flavor brightens and becomes more well-rounded.
When making spaghetti sauce from scratch, begin with ¼ teaspoon and adjust as needed. The key is to give the sauce’s components time to come together, just as you would when adding salt.
Buon appetito!
