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Chances are, if you look in your pantry right now, you'll find a jar or can of a deep ruby red ingredient laying in wait. It's tomato paste, and secretly it can completely transform your cooking life.

Whether you’re looking to turn a simple pasta dish into a weeknight dinner star or bring a little more depth to your soups, there are plenty of reasons why you should always keep tomato paste stocked ...

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Tomato paste tubes stay fresh for weeks thanks to an airtight cap. Tubes let you squeeze small amounts, helping reduce food waste. Canned paste is more economical for recipes that use larger amounts.

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 ...