How do I use up my canned tomato paste? [duplicate]
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What do you do with left over tomato paste?
I have many cans of tomato paste, and I just want to get some ideas about how to use them up.
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If you only use tomato paste infrequently, then you could do as I do: when opening a can (typically only to use a tablespoon full for a recipe), I divide the remainder of the can into tablespoon-sized portions, wrap them individually in plastic wrap, and freeze them until required.
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What can I do with leftover canned tomato paste?
How to Use Up Leftover Canned Tomato PasteCan you save tomato paste after opening?
To maximize the shelf life of canned or packaged tomato paste after opening, refrigerate in covered glass or plastic container. How long does opened canned tomato paste last in the refrigerator? Tomato paste that has been continuously refrigerated will keep for about 5 to 7 days.Can you reuse tomato paste?
Stored properly, tomato paste will keep in the freezer for 2-3 months. For a flavour-boost, add the frozen portions directly to recipes as called for. Watch our video here to see exactly how to do it.How do you make tomato sauce from Double concentrated tomato paste?
All you have to do to turn tomato paste into tomato sauce is add one cup of water to 3/4 cup of tomato paste. Of course, you can add more tomato paste or less water if you want a stronger tomato sauce.CANNED TOMATO PASTE || HOW TO STORE CANNED TOMATO PASTE || STORE TOMATO PASTE FOR LONG TERM
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To store tomato paste..
Tomato paste can be stored in fridge for a long time as Doug pointed out. You can try to use the ice cube trays and spread it out into it, then freeze it and take it out and put it into resealable ziplock bags.
Easy recipe concerning tomato pastes..
1/ Spread on french bread, Add plenty of cheese, Sprinkle herbs mix on (Basil comes to mind) and you have a mini pizza 2/ Mix olive oil (4 tablespoon) : Tomato paste (2 tablespoon) : Minced garlic (2 teaspoon) together in that proportion. Stir-fry until garlic become golden brown. Then store in fridge. Toss with spaghetti (salted with kosher salt when cooked) when needed. 3/ Pizza!!!!!!!
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