Tomato Paste

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What is Tomato Paste

Tomato paste is made by cooking down fresh tomatoes into a thickened paste. Tomato paste has an intense tomato flavoring and can be used in small amounts to flavor, sauces, soups and other dishes.

Substitute for Tomato Paste

For 1 tablespoon tomato paste you can cook 2-3 tablespoons of tomato puree or tomato sauce and reduce it until it is thick.

Equivalents

6 oz. can tomato paste = 3/4 cup

European Condiments

Nutrition Information For Tomato Paste

Serving Size

1 cup

Calories

215

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 1g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 2070mg

90%

Potassium

2657g

80%

Total Carbohydrate 50g

20%

Dietary Fiber 11g

40%

Sugars 32g

Protein 11g

20%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Tomato Paste Recipes

Ground Beef Empanadas
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