Best 2 Garden Tomato Paste Recipes
Garden tomato paste is a homemade, flavorful, and versatile ingredient made from fresh tomatoes that have been cooked down and strained to concentrate their flavor. It can be used as a base for sauces, soups, stews, and other dishes, adding a rich, tangy tomato flavor. Making garden tomato paste allows you to create a natural and delicious alternative to store-bought paste, ensuring the quality and flavor of your homemade creations. With the right technique and a few simple ingredients, you can easily craft a delicious and versatile garden tomato paste that will elevate your culinary creations to the next level.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
GARDEN TOMATO PASTE
I make this every year with my surplus of plum tomatoes- you need to spend a few hours close to the stove, but it's worth it! Very handy to have in small amounts in the freezer.
Provided by Jan in Lanark
Categories Vegetable
Time 3h30m
Yield 4 Cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash tomatoes and remove cores; coarsely chop- no need to peel.
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine tomatoes with remaining ingredients.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, about 25-30 minutes or until all ingredients are soft.
- Press through a foodmill (preferable) or sieve.
- Return to a clean heavy saucepan and cook over very low heat for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until very thick.
- May take a bit longer.
- Cool and pack into ice cube trays.
- Freeze and transfer to freezer bags.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.3, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 1233.1, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 24.1, Protein 7.8
GARDEN TOMATO PASTE
Steps:
- 1. 1 Wash tomatoes and remove cores; coarsely chop- no need to peel. 2 In a large heavy saucepan, combine tomatoes with remaining ingredients. 3 Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, about 25-30 minutes or until all ingredients are soft. 4 Press through a foodmill (preferable) or sieve. 5 Return to a clean heavy saucepan and cook over very low heat for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until very thick. 6 May take a bit longer. 7 Cool and pack into ice cube trays. 8 Freeze and transfer to freezer bags
Tips:
- Choose the right tomatoes: Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best paste. Roma tomatoes are a popular choice because they have a low water content and a high concentration of solids.
- Roast the tomatoes before making the paste: Roasting the tomatoes intensifies their flavor and makes them easier to peel.
- Use a food mill or strainer to remove the seeds and skins from the tomatoes: This will give you a smooth, velvety paste.
- Cook the paste over low heat until it has thickened: This can take several hours, so be patient. Stir the paste frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Store the paste in airtight containers in the refrigerator or freezer: Tomato paste will keep for several months in the refrigerator or up to a year in the freezer.
Conclusion:
Making tomato paste at home is a great way to preserve the flavor of fresh tomatoes and use them year-round. With a little time and effort, you can make a delicious, versatile ingredient that will add flavor to your favorite dishes.
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