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Tomato Paste
Tomato paste is a thick tomato concentrate made by cooking the moisture out of fresh tomatoes. Used in a wide variety of recipes, tomato paste thickens sauces, adds inviting color and provides a rich burst of tomato flavor anywhere it is needed. It takes a lot of tomatoes to make just a little paste, but a little goes a long way. Wrangling a bountiful tomato harvest this summer? Follow these simple steps to make this kitchen staple using fresh tomatoes straight from the garden.