Don’t Ever Waste Tomato Paste Again

Published October 10, 2013 • Updated August 2, 2024

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How many times have you needed a tablespoon or two of tomato paste but all you have is a full tin?
I sometimes buy tomato paste in a tube which makes measuring amounts like that easier. But if you find yourself with only a tin of tomato paste try this next time…

Freeze the tin for a few hours (or overnight) and then open the can with a can opener on both ends; push the frozen tomato paste out one end so it comes out the other end and slice it into four sections (approx 1 tbsp each).

Put the frozen disks in a baggie and use each disk as you need it…
Brilliant!

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