Substitute for Tomato Paste

Concentrated tomato; umami depth.

  1. 1
    Tomato sauce, reduced3 tbsp sauce, simmered to 1 tbsp
    Best

    Simmer down to concentrate.

    stews, sauces
  2. 2
    Ketchup1:1 (minus 1 tsp sugar per tbsp)

    Already has sugar and vinegar — adjust.

    braises, sloppy joes
  3. 3
    Sun-dried tomato paste1:1

    More intense; slightly different flavor.

    pastas, spreads

Recipes that use tomato paste

Burst Roasted Tomatoes

Burst Roasted Tomatoes

15 min 400°F 70 cal

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