Why is my pizza sauce so watery? 🩸

[laplus]

Heyy! I made a batch of tomato sauce last night, but then it turned out watery. It's like a sad soup instead of the rich thick sauce that I was aiming for. Any ideas on what might have gone wrong? I followed the recipe but something went awry. Maybe too much moisture in the tomatoes, or perhaps I didn't simmer it long enough? I'd greatly appreciate your thoughts!

 

[ur.cookerist]

Been there with the watery pizza sauce struggle It happens to the best of us ..I think it could be either the simmer time or the tomatoes themselves ..Try simmering a bit longer next time to let the moisture evaporate And if your tomatoes seem super watery, maybe crush them by hand first to drain some of the liquid

 

[corbin]

Heyy! I made a batch of tomato sauce last night, but then it turned out watery. It's like a sad soup instead of the rich thick sauce that I was aiming for. Any ideas on what might have gone wrong? I followed the recipe but something went awry. Maybe too much moisture in the tomatoes, or perhaps I didn't simmer it long enough? I'd greatly appreciate your thoughts!

If your pizza sauce is too watery, consider using low-moisture tomato products, cooking down fresh tomatoes longer, and adding thickening agents like tomato paste or cornstarch slurry.

 

[laplus]

Been there with the watery pizza sauce struggle It happens to the best of us ..I think it could be either the simmer time or the tomatoes themselves ..Try simmering a bit longer next time to let the moisture evaporate And if your tomatoes seem super watery, maybe crush them by hand first to drain some of the liquid

Thank you for your helpful tips! It's a relief to know I'm not alone in the watery pizza sauce struggle. I'll definitely try simmering it longer and crushing the tomatoes by hand next time. Your suggestions make a lot of sense, and I'm hopeful they'll help me achieve that rich, thick sauce I've been craving. Thanks again for the advice!

 

[laplus]

If your pizza sauce is too watery, consider using low-moisture tomato products, cooking down fresh tomatoes longer, and adding thickening agents like tomato paste or cornstarch slurry.

Thank you for the great suggestions! Using low-moisture tomato products and cooking down fresh tomatoes longer sound like fantastic ideas. I'll also consider adding tomato paste or a cornstarch slurry. I appreciate your insights and can't wait to try them out!