How much garlic do you put in spaghetti sauce?

For a medium-sized pot of spaghetti sauce, you will need about 3 cloves of garlic, minced. You can adjust this amount to your own preference, but this should be a good starting point.

Cloves vary in size, so look at the total measurement instead

To make sure you don't overpower the sauce, avoid counting cloves and instead follow a general rule for the total measurement. For a medium pot, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic is a good target.

In addition to the raw garlic, you can consider adding garlic powder or flakes. They don't have the same depth of flavor as fresh cloves, but they have a longer shelf life and can be more convenient.

A few tips for working with garlic:

* Crush the cloves with a garlic press or the flat side of a chef's knife to unlock their flavor.

* If you don't have a garlic press, finely mince the cloves with a knife.

* Cook the garlic in olive oil until it becomes fragrant. Be careful not to burn it, as it will turn bitter.

* Add garlic to the sauce just after you have added the tomatoes. This will help the garlic flavor to bloom and mellow out.

* Taste the sauce before you serve it and adjust the seasonings to your preference.