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Tomato Paste

 
Tomato Paste
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

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Nutrition Information For Tomato Paste

Serving Size
1 cup
 
Calories
215
Calories from Fat
9
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
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

  • Sazon Seasoning Paste
    A paste used for flavoring meats, soups or sauces. Store the paste in glass jar with a tightly fitting lid. The mixture can be stored refrigerated for several weeks.
  • Ground Beef Empanadas
    A leaner healthier version of the empanada uses wonton wrappers filled with lean ground beef, corn and onion flavored with cajun spices. Laura's Lean Beef products are antibiotic-free and vegetarian fed.

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