Description
This homemade tomato paste brings out intense flavors and vibrant color. With just fresh roma tomatoes and olive oil, it’s simple to prepare and perfect for adding depth to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs roma tomatoes, washed well with stems and any bruises or spots removed, then quartered for easy blending
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes by washing them, removing stems and bad spots, then cutting them into quarters.
- Blend the quartered tomatoes in a good blender or food processor until smooth, about 15 seconds.
- Drain the blended tomatoes using a fine mesh sieve over a bowl, stirring with a spoon to help excess water escape.
- Transfer the drained paste to a saucepan and simmer on low-medium heat until thickened and deep red, stirring occasionally for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Allow the tomato paste to cool to room temperature before stirring in the olive oil and transferring it to an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure tomatoes are ripe for the best flavor.
Store the tomato paste in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Adjust simmering time based on desired thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 28
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg