Sauces, spreads and condiments
Substitutes for canned tomatoes
Crushed, diced and whole peeled tomatoes are the same fruit cut differently; tomato sauce is cooked and smooth.
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In place of crushed tomatoes
Whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
- How much
- The same amount
- How
- Crush them by hand or pulse briefly in a blender.
- What changes
- The same flavor; a slightly chunkier sauce.
- Best in
- Pasta sauce, chili, soups.
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In place of diced tomatoes
Whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Softer pieces that break down more: canned diced tomatoes have calcium chloride to keep their shape.
- Best in
- Soups, chili, curries.
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In place of tomato sauce or puree
Crushed tomatoes, blended smooth
- How much
- The same amount, with a pinch of salt
- What changes
- Thicker and fresher than tomato sauce.
- Best in
- Pizza, pasta, sloppy joes.
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In place of tomato sauce, puree or crushed tomatoes
Tomato paste + water
- How much
- ¼ cup tomato paste whisked with ¾ cup water for each cup
- What changes
- Smooth and a little more concentrated.
- Best in
- Chili, soups, braises.
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In place of whole peeled tomatoes
Crushed or diced tomatoes
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Works in sauces and soups; the texture changes a little.
- Best in
- Pasta sauce, soups.
Simmerbee recipes with canned tomatoes (25)
- Cheesy Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce
- Classic Beef and Bean Chili
- Classic Meat Sauce Lasagna
- Classic Pasta e Fagioli
- Classic Shakshuka
- Classic Stovetop Ratatouille
- Classic Vegetable Minestrone
- Creamy Chickpea Coconut Curry with Spinach
- Creamy Tomato Soup
- Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
- Five-Minute Blender Salsa
- Ground Beef Taco Salad
- Hearty Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili
- Homemade Margherita Pizza
- Lemony Vegetable Lentil Soup
- One-Pot Chicken Cacciatore
- Oven-Braised Holiday Brisket with Onions
- Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken
- Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
- Three-Cheese Baked Ziti
- Tomato and Fennel Seafood Stew
- Vegan Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Weeknight Chicken Tikka Masala
- Weeknight Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
More sauces, spreads and condiments swaps
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