Tomato paste is more concentrated than tomato sauce, so I would just add a little water until it is of sauce-like consistency.
Alison Matsen from Delaware
It is possible, but such a substitution is not always a great idea as tomato paste has a much more concentrated, stronger flavor and has less moisture. So the recipe with the replacement of tomato sauce will be more liquidy and have less of a tomato flavor to it.
I personally do not have a recipe but I know where you can find one. You can find several variations for this recipe at www.allrecipes.com , www.foodnetwork.com , and www.recipezaar.com . You can find recipes to make fresh ketchup or tomato paste.
> 12 tbsp Wrong! Tomato paste is sold by weight, not by volume. Since tomato paste is denser than water, the volume of 6 oz. of tomato paste is going to be less than 6 fl. oz. According to the Hunts website, a 6 oz. can of tomato paste contains approximately 10 tablespoons, based on the nutritional information label.
Adding too much liquid, be it wine, water.
If you are cooking with them, you can use canned tomatoes. If you are using them in salads, or on sandwiches, etc., then there really is no substitute for a raw tomato.
Tomato paste with water as necessary, or tomato sauce.
Lasagna recipes can vary however pasta, cheese, olive oil, tomato sauce, tomato paste, hamburger meat, garlic, and salt are almost always found in a lasagna recipe.
the bacteria growing in tomato paste is microbe
No, tomato paste is entirely from the tomato plant.
To cook your fresh tomatoes into a sauce or a paste, chop and blend them. Cook in a wide pan on medium low until the tomatoes have reduced to a sauce or paste according to your liking stirring constantly Season with salt and a bit of sugar if necessary. Careful to not burn.
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If there is bacteria present in tomato paste it could be dangerous and should be disposed of. If you are asking how to prevent the formation of bacteria in tomato paste you should follow a tested recipe, it will probably include lemon juice to inhibit the formation of bacteria. Additionally, processing canned goods by the hot water bath or by pressure cooker is essential to preventing formation of bacteria.