Source: Grinchh, AdobeStockTomato paste is a foolproof base for preparing any sauce. For pizza, pasta, shawarma, or anything else – tomato paste always comes in handy. We've gathered 20 diverse recipes for every taste and occasion. Choose the one you like best!
1. Tomato Paste Sauce for Pizza
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruWe recommend letting the sauce sit for about 15 minutes before use.
You will need: 140 g tomato paste, 100 ml water, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp basil, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp sugar, spices.
Preparation: Mince the garlic and onion, and sauté them in oil until golden. Add the tomato paste and water, season the sauce, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring.
2. Tomato Paste Sauce for Shashlik (Skewered Meat)
Source: cookingmir.ruTo make it spicier, add a little adjika or hot pepper.
You will need: 500 ml tomato paste, 500 ml water, 6 cloves garlic, 1 onion, 4 sprigs each of parsley, dill, and cilantro, spices.
Preparation: Dilute the tomato paste with water. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and herbs. Add everything to the sauce, season to taste, and let it steep for a while.
3. Tomato Paste Sauce for Shawarma
Source: sousguru.ruBlend the finished sauce to make it smoother.
You will need: 50 g tomato paste, 150 g tomatoes, 40 ml vegetable oil, 100 g bell pepper, 75 g onion, 20 g cilantro, 5 g sugar, spices.
Preparation: Peel and chop the tomatoes. Finely chop the onion and sauté it in oil until translucent. Add the chopped tomatoes and bell pepper, and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer the sauce until thick.
4. Tomato Paste Sauce for Pasta
Source: kto-chto-gde.ruPerfect for spaghetti and any other pasta.
You will need: 100 g tomato paste, 1/2 cup water, 5 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, 30 g basil, spices.
Preparation: Mince and sauté the garlic in oil for half a minute. Add the tomato paste and water, and bring the sauce to a boil. Simmer for 3 minutes and add chopped basil with spices. Simmer the sauce for another 1 minute.
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5. Tomato Paste Sauce for Winter Preservation
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruIt turns out something like ready-made Bolognese sauce in jars.
You will need: 3 kg tomatoes, 400 g tomato paste, 500 g onions, 1 head garlic, 70 ml olive oil, 150 g brown sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 7 tbsp wine vinegar, 1 bunch basil, 1 bunch parsley, 1 tbsp each of paprika, oregano, and other spices.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes, finely chop them, and simmer over low heat for about 1-1.5 hours. Mince and sauté the onion and garlic in oil until soft. Add all ingredients to the tomato mixture, stir the sauce, and simmer for another 5-7 minutes. Seal it in sterilized jars.
6. Tomato Paste Sauce for Chicken
Source: sovkusom.ruYou can braise or bake any chicken parts in this sauce.
You will need: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 3 sprigs rosemary, 250 ml water, 500 ml tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Mince the onion and garlic, and sauté them in oil until soft. Add the tomato paste with water, and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes. Add all spices and rosemary leaves, and simmer for another 1 minute.
7. Tomato Paste Sauce for Meatballs
Source: receptysousov.ruThis sauce turns out quite thick and is excellent with meat dishes.
You will need: 200 ml water, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp ground coriander, 3 tbsp flour, 1 tsp sugar, spices.
Preparation: Mix the tomato paste with water and bring to a boil. Add all spices and simmer the sauce for a couple of minutes. Add flour, stirring constantly, and reduce the sauce until thick.
8. Tomato Paste Sauce for Rice
Source: autogear.ruA delicate and mild-tasting, yet very aromatic sauce.
You will need: 50 g tomato paste, 1 tsp sugar, 250 ml water, 1 onion, 3 bay leaves, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp Italian herbs, 1 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Mince and sauté the onion in oil until translucent. Mix the tomato paste, flour, sugar, and water until smooth. Pour this over the onion, add bay leaf and spices, and simmer the tomato sauce until it thickens.
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9. Tomato Paste Sauce with Cinnamon
Source: dzen.ruAn original option when you want something familiar but with a twist.
You will need: 4 tbsp tomato paste, 250 ml water, 1 tsp salt, 6 tsp sugar, 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon, spices.
Preparation: Mix the tomato paste and water, and bring to a boil. Add sugar, salt, and all spices. Simmer the sauce for 1 minute until dissolved and remove from heat.
10. Tomato Paste Sauce with Vegetables
Source: ecopeak.ruGood with grains, meat – with anything. Fresh, light, and healthy.
You will need: 350 g tomatoes, 30 g basil, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 1 zucchini, 50 ml water, 3 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Mix the tomato paste with water. Peel the tomatoes and zucchini, and grate them. Mix everything together and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add chopped basil, garlic, and spices, and simmer the sauce for just 1 more minute.
11. Tomato Paste Sauce with Mustard
Source: pogoworim.ruDepending on the type of mustard you choose, the result will be quite different.
You will need: 200 ml tomato paste, 3 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp mustard, 4 cloves, 1 bay leaf, 5 allspice berries, 200 ml water, 1 tsp each of salt and ground coriander, 1 bunch of herbs.
Preparation: Mix sugar, salt, spices, mustard, and boiling water, and leave covered for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture. Add tomato paste and chopped herbs to it. Stir the tomato sauce.
12. Sweet and Sour Tomato Paste Sauce
Source: strjapuchka.ruPerfect for chicken and other Asian-style dishes.
You will need: 7 tbsp water, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 3 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tbsp flour, 0.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
Preparation: Dissolve the flour in half of the water. Mix the remaining ingredients and bring everything to a boil. Gradually pour in the water with flour, stirring. Simmer the sauce for 1-2 minutes and remove from heat.
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13. Tomato Paste and Sour Cream Sauce
Source: sousguru.ruTo achieve the most pleasant sauce texture, we'll tell you how best to thicken it.
You will need: 70 g tomato paste, 70 g sour cream, 40 g butter, 2 tbsp flour, 100 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Sauté the flour in butter until golden. Add tomato paste, sour cream, and water, and mix everything until smooth. Add spices, bring the sauce to a boil, and remove from heat.
14. Tomato Paste Sauce with Garlic and Herbs
Source: zaritvkusno.ruAdd this sauce to your collection of simple, quick, and accessible recipes.
You will need: 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 3 cloves garlic, 3 sprigs cilantro, 2 green onion stalks.
Preparation: Mix the tomato paste, mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth. Add minced garlic and herbs, and stir the sauce.
15. Tomato Paste Sauce with Soy Sauce
Source: sauny-kaminy.ruWe recommend using dark soy sauce for a more concentrated flavor.
You will need: 100 g tomato paste, 50 ml soy sauce, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp basil, spices.
Preparation: Mince the garlic and mix all ingredients for the sauce. Season with your favorite spices to taste.
16. Tomato Paste Sauce with Apple Cider Vinegar
Source: dzen.ruInstead of apple cider vinegar, you can use another fruit vinegar – it's also delicious.
You will need: 350 ml tomato paste, 4 tbsp sugar, 4 cloves garlic, 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 bunch dill, 1/2 bunch parsley, 500 ml water, 1 pinch cinnamon, spices.
Preparation: Mix the tomato paste with water and bring to a boil. Add minced garlic, herbs, sugar, and all spices, and simmer the sauce for 7-10 minutes until thick. Pour in the vinegar and simmer for another 1 minute.
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17. Tomato Paste Sauce with Cream
Source: koolinar.ruThe most delicate version of tomato sauce, because cream perfectly balances the acidity.
You will need: 100 ml heavy cream, 100 ml water, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1.5 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Stir the flour in cold water until dissolved. Mix the tomato paste with spices to taste, add this water, and bring to a boil. Simmer the sauce for 2 minutes, pour in the cream, simmer for another minute, and remove from heat.
18. Tomato Paste Sauce with Ginger
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruIf you want to make a spicy sauce, add chopped chili pepper.
You will need: 4 tbsp tomato paste, 4 cm ginger root, 4 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 7 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 cup water, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, spices.
Preparation: Mince the ginger and garlic, and sauté them in oil for a couple of minutes. Mix water, tomato paste, soy sauce, sugar, and spices to taste. Add rice vinegar and combine everything with the ginger. Bring the sauce to a boil, remove from heat, and let it steep.
19. Tomato Paste Sauce with White Wine
Source: pinterest.comQuite a sophisticated sauce despite its simple preparation.
You will need: 1 carrot, 1 onion, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 cup dry white wine, 1 sprig rosemary, spices.
Preparation: Grate the carrot, finely chop the onion, and sauté them until golden in a small amount of oil. Add tomato paste and fry for another 2 minutes, stirring. Add rosemary leaves and spices, and pour wine over the sauce. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
20. Tomato Paste Sauce with Honey
Source: theculinarycompass.comEspecially for lovers of interesting sweet and sour flavors with light oriental notes.
You will need: 200 g tomato paste, 1 onion, 1 tbsp honey, 100 ml water, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1/2 bunch parsley, spices.
Preparation: Mince and sauté the onion in oil for 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir. Add water, honey, and spices. Bring the sauce to a boil and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Add chopped herbs and let the sauce steep for a while.