Substitute for tomato paste
1 tbsp of tomato paste can be replaced with 3 tbsp tomato sauce or 1 tbsp ketchup.
Scale the substitute for tomato paste
Enter the amount your recipe needs and the substitute updates.
How to make the swap
Simmer the sauce over low heat until thick.
What to watch out for
Plain tomato sauce adds too much liquid to stews if you do not reduce it.
Notes on each option
- Tomato sauce, reduced: Simmer until it reduces to about 1 tbsp.
- Ketchup: Sweeter, so use in a pinch.
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What can I use instead of tomato paste?
1 tbsp of tomato paste can be replaced with 3 tbsp tomato sauce or 1 tbsp ketchup.
How much substitute do I need for 2 tbsp of tomato paste?
3/8 cup tomato sauce or 2 tbsp ketchup.
Will the result change?
Plain tomato sauce adds too much liquid to stews if you do not reduce it.