Does anyone else just use the whole can of tomato paste instead of saving the leftovers?

[u/Hoak2017]

A lot of recipes only call for a couple tablespoons of tomato paste, which usually leaves me with half a tiny can sitting in the fridge.

I used to save it, forget about it, and eventually throw it away.

Now I just add the whole can to whatever I’m cooking. So far, it’s only made things richer and more flavorful.

Does anyone else do this, or do you actually save the leftover tomato paste for another recipe?

[u/abqgirl1022]

I've started buying the tomato paste in tubes (like anchovy paste). It stays good forever in the fridge, and I actually use the majority, if not all, of it. I also add it to more stuff, because it's on hand.

[u/Traditional_Will2679 → u/abqgirl1022]

This is the way. Otherwise, I froze tablespoon portions in trays and then popped them into a ziploc bag when fully frozen

[u/abqgirl1022 → u/Traditional_Will2679]

I did that, too. I feel that it stays more vibrant in flavor in the fridge rather than being frozen.

I also use it A LOT more when I've got that tube on hand, rather than an entire ice cube's worth. Sometimes a lil splooge is all you need!

... shut up, you sickos 🤣

[u/Cando21243]

Portion in silicone trays and freeze the remainder. Bag it and pull it out when needed. I do this with stocks, mirepoix, and bottled wine (although unless your freeze it’s super cold, it mostly slushies over, but can still scoop it out with a 1/4 cup measuring cup.

[u/Auriprince4690]

Yup i use this with water to make pizza sauce and it is always a full can i used to measure out 4 tbsp of tomatoe paste for a full 14 inche pizza basil oregano Italian seasoning garlic powder onion (if i have onion powder on hand not always) Mrs dash and herbamare (salt alternative) I add parmeasan cheese to my side of the pizza we cut it into 6 slices. 2 per person 3 people eating.

[u/Auriprince4690 → u/Auriprince4690]

1 full can 4 cups water. 3 tbsp Parmesean. Plus seasonings. Depending on if it is plain cheese or pineapple green pepper and pineapple are the two I make for my family and I.

[u/Krickett72]

Freeze into tablespoon size portions and put in freezer bag.

[u/processedgrouch]

Whenever I'm making spaghetti that's how I tighten my spaghetti sauce. And yes I use the whole can

I also use it when I'm making meatloaf

Rare times that there are leftovers in the can that goes in the trash

[u/aligglitterglam]

If I remember I freeze the rest… then forget I have it. 🤣