Id like to think I have a pretty well-stocked pantry. I keep all my staple foods in large plastic containers and the shelves are lined with homemade canned goods. On any given day, I can whip up a tasty dinner without too much thought—but the one ingredient I have a hard time keeping in stock is tomato paste. And I bet Im not the only one. Ive had to learn (the hard way) how to come up with the best tomato paste substitute. The cure for running out of this pesky ingredient? Pick up a resealable tube of tomato paste, which will stay good in the refrigerator for months. Because when was the last time you actually used an entire can? (Ill go first: almost never.) If youre not on the tomato-paste-in-a-tube train yet, read on to find some stellar substitutes. [dam-video dam-id=”26192″]
What Can I Substitute for Tomato Paste?
- 1 pound fresh paste tomatoes, or 1 can (14.5-ounce) of crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
Tomato soup from tomato paste/ How to use tomato paste
What’s the difference between tomato sauce and tomato purée?
“Tomato sauce in America, at least, refers to a product that sometimes has sugar added to it,” Rach says. “It’s very smooth and sweet. Tomato purée is just that. It’s a cooked product that’s just puréed tomato it’s the thin version of whole or crushed canned tomatoes,” she adds.
Does homemade tomato soup include a lot of potassium?
The average cup of tomatoes contains roughly 544 mg of potassium, while the average adult requires 4700 mg of potassium daily. While tomatoes are a good source of potassium, the processing method may affect the amount that it contains. Heat at certain levels can reduce the amount of potassium within the tomatoes. A cold tomato soup would have higher levels of potassium than a hot tomato soup would have, though both have a sufficient amount for a meal.
What is tomato puree?
Tomato puree is a canned product made from fresh, ripe tomatoes that are cooked, then blended into a thick liquid just slightly thicker than a typical tomato sauce. However, unlike tomato sauce which can be chunky, tomato puree is smooth and uniform. An acid (like lemon juice) and salt is usually added, giving tomato puree a bright flavor.
What is the difference between tomato paste and tomato puree?
Tomato puree is a canned sauce made of cooked, strained tomatoes. It has a thinner consistency than tomato paste. In fact, for many brands it’s actually made with tomato paste and water! It’s usually sold in 10 to 15-ounce cans. Tomato paste is a very thick paste of tomatoes that’s even more concentrated than tomato puree.