You probably already have them in your fridge or pantry.
Here are the most notable from the bunch.
5 Ways To Level-Up Store-bought Pasta Sauce, According to Reddit
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Worcestershire Sauce or Soy Sauce
These similar, inky-brown sauces were recommended several times in the thread.
A teaspoon ofWorcestershire sauceor soy will give it a nice boost of umami.
Its a must for all tomato-based sauces for me, said one Redditor.
Either way, the alcohol adds richness to the sauce and neutralizes acidity to enhance its overall flavor.
It works to elevate the sweetness of the tomatoes and combat any sourness.
This is by far one of my favorite upgrades.
Cocoa powder
One Redditor recommended adding a touch of cocoa powder.
With this tip, expect a slightly bitter undertone that cuts through the sharp tomato taste.