Kitchen tools
Tomato paste substitutes
Running out of tomato paste? Try these tested swaps.
Tomato sauce reduced
Ratio: 3× — 3 tbsp sauce simmered to 1 tbsp paste
Ketchup
Ratio: 1:1 — Thinner 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.