Tomato Paste - Cooking Tips

Tomato Paste

To easily remove tomato paste from a can: Use a can opener to open both ends of the can. Remove only one lid. Carefully push the other lid through the can with your thumbs to extract the paste.

Leftover tomato paste. Place unused tomato paste into an airtight freezer bag. Remove excess air by flattening the contents, seal, and freeze. When tomato paste is required for a recipe, it is easy to break off only what is needed. The remainder can be returned to the freezer for future use.