Turn Passata Into Tomato Paste?
I have an American recipe that calls for 12oz Hunts Tomato paste and 1.5 cups of water. The nearest thing I have is Passata.
I don't know much about cooking, but they both seem to be made from tomatoes...is there any way I can use the passata I have in place of the tomato paste? I'm assuming I would reduce the water or completely skip the water - is there a general guideline here?
My instinct is to just throw it in a pot and, if it seems to watery, simmer until it thickens...but I figured I should ask people who know.
Best Answer
Passata is crushed tomato. Tomato paste is a concentrate of tomato produced by cooking for a long time, removing seeds and skin, and cooking further. They are different products that are going to produce different results, both flavor-wise and in terms of texture. If I were you, I would not add extra water at all, if you are going to use the Passata. I am sure it will be good...it will just be different from the intent of the recipe.
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Can I substitute Passata for tomato paste?
Tomato Passata Tomato passata is essentially tomato paste that hasn't been concentrated. So it's more watery but has a very similar taste. If the extra moisture isn't going to impact your finished dish use the following quantities: 1 tablespoon tomato paste = 3 tablespoons tomato passata.What can I use if I have no tomato paste?
You don't have to dash out to the store if you're out of tomato paste; tomato sauce and tomato puree are both an excellent substitute. For every 1 tablespoon of tomato paste needed, use 3 tablespoons of tomato puree or sauce.How do you thicken Passata?
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