elaine wrote:
> I have a great recipe for meatballs but I don't like the sauce. It calls
> for 2 cups of tomato ketchup(which I hate); also 1 cup brown sugar, garlic
> powder and chopped onion.- that's ok.
>
> I was thinking of reducing a couple of cans of tomatoes, maybe adding some
> balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Would this need to be thickened. And if
> so with what...........flour? And I would love to add cream.
>
> I'm sort of making this up, but trying to use stuff I have on hand.
>
> Anyone - any suggestions?
>
> Elaine
>
>

That sounds like a recipe that is intended to mimic jarred sauces with
that incredible amount of sugar. The ketchup already has HFCS and then
the brown sugar.

You can make an excellent sauce just by sweating some chopped onions,
garlic, celery etc, whatever spices you like, add the tomatoes and
simmer for a short period.