How to Thicken a Pasta Sauce?

Simmer the sauce uncovered to reduce excess liquid

Add tomato paste and cook it in

Stir in a cornstarch slurry

Mix in a flour slurry

Add grated cheese such as Parmesan

Blend in a small amount of cooked vegetables

Purée part of the sauce

Add a roux

Stir in cream or mascarpone

Add breadcrumbs

Simmer with a lid off after adding pasta water sparingly

Use less liquid next time

Let the sauce rest to thicken slightly before serving

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