TOMATO SAUCE vs TOMATO PASTE
TOMATO SAUCE is made of tomatoes puréed with a little bit of water, plus spices and salt for flavour. It’s the same thickness as jarred tomato sauce (like Prego or Ragu), or the kind you might make yourself, but without any lumps. Canned tomato sauce is often called for in large quantities (think, one or two whole 15-ounce cans) as the base for chili recipes, stews, or tomato-based soups.
TOMATO PASTE is also made with tomatoes, spices, and salt, but the tomatoes are concentrated first, then puréed into a super thick paste that’s intensely sweet and a little bit tangy. It’s used in small quantities to add flavour, not as a base for recipes.
IN A NUTSHELL: Tomato paste has a way stronger flavour so it’s used in smaller amounts.
Can I substitute one for the other? No. Tomato paste adds flavour, and tomato sauce adds volume.
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