Making tomato paste from scratch revealed just how much flavor fresh ingredients can bring to everyday cooking. Follow the process and see why this homemade staple is worth the extra effort. #TomatoPa ...

Basically, tomato paste is what happens when you cook down tomatoes for a long time, removing as much water as possible, as well as their seeds and skin. It's just super concentrated tomato.

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. August 2, 2021 Add as a preferred source on ...