We’re not going to beat around the bush here: Tomato paste is kind of weird. The putty-like tomato gloop looks like something you’d find in a hobby shop or the dental care aisle of your drug store.

Even home kitchens that constantly have something cooking may not use a ton of tomato paste. Whether canned or tubed, tomato paste simply doesn't factor into many typical weeknight dinners. This is ...

Turn your bounty of tomatoes into a paste to use all year round. Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise and place in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Add 1/2 cup water to minimize scalding. Cover the pot and ...

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Basically, tomato paste is what happens when you cook down tomatoes for a long time, removing as much water as possible, as well as their seeds and skin. It's just super concentrated tomato.

Tomato, to-mah-to -- can there really be much of a difference between tomato purée and paste? Actually, yes. Although they ...

Open can of tomato paste with garlic cloves and spoon - Anthonyrosenberg/Getty Images Even though tomato paste can be one of the best ingredients to have on hand to lend a rich flavor to countless ...