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Substituting tomato paste for tomatoes won't give you exactly the same texture or taste as when using tomatoes, but it comes close. Using tomato paste gives recipes a thicker pureed consistency than when using just tomatoes. Recipes using tomato paste won't have a fresh-tomato taste, but as tomato paste is still a tomato-based product, the taste will be similar.

Measure 2 tbsp. tomato paste into a 1 cup measuring cup.

Pour enough water or tomato juice into the measuring cup to fill the cup.

Empty the tomato paste and water into a bowl. Whisk well to thoroughly combine.

Use in place of tomatoes in your cooked recipes.

Tips

  • This recipe is equal to 1 cup of tomato puree; make additional puree if your recipe calls for more tomatoes.

  • Since tomato puree is less watery than cooked tomatoes, add extra water if your recipe needs it.