Description
Rich, thick, and bursting with real tomato flavor, this homemade tomato paste is a kitchen essential. Perfect for sauces, soups, and beyond, it’s a flavor booster that’s easy to make and store.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds Roma Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional)
- 2 cloves Garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (if using oven method).
- Rinse and roughly chop tomatoes. Add to a large pot with olive oil, salt, and optional garlic and sugar.
- Cook over medium heat until tomatoes soften, about 20 minutes.
- Blend softened tomatoes, then strain through a food mill or fine mesh sieve to remove skins and seeds.
- Return purée to a pot or spread onto a baking sheet if using oven.
- Simmer on low for 2–3 hours or roast for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally, until thick and deep red.
- Adjust salt, cool slightly, and transfer to containers.
- Use immediately or store for later.
Notes
- Use the ripest, most flavorful tomatoes you can find for the best results.
- Freeze in tablespoon portions using an ice cube tray for easy use.
- Add herbs or spices during cooking for custom flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg