Kitchen tools

Tomato paste substitutes

Running out of tomato paste? Try these tested swaps.

  • Tomato sauce reduced

    Ratio: 3 tbsp sauce simmered to 1 tbsp paste

  • Ketchup

    Ratio: 1:1Thinner and sweeter; adjust seasoning

Substitution tips

Ratios are starting points — flavor and texture may differ slightly. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Frequently asked questions

Can Homii swap tomato paste in my recipes automatically?

Yes. Save a recipe to your cookbook and Homii can apply allergy-safe swaps and rewrite steps.

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