We’re not going to beat around the bush here: Tomato paste is kind of weird. The putty-like tomato gloop looks like something you’d find in a hobby shop or the dental care aisle of your drug store.

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In a large bowl, crush the canned tomatoes between your fingers, and combine them with the last 1 tablespoon salt, pomegranate molasses, and mint. When the tomato paste smells fragrant and caramelized ...

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There should be no surprises inside a can or tube of tomato paste. It should be thick, red and pack a wallop of fresh-cooked tomato flavor. Whether it costs 40 cents or 4 bucks, it should deliver ...

Homegrown tomatoes are one of the garden’s greatest gifts. And for those of us who make and preserve our own tomato sauce and soup, paste tomatoes are particularly special. Also known as sauce ...