How do you make tomato sauce from 1 cup tomato paste?

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1. How do you make tomato sauce from 1 cup tomato paste?
2. Which is better tomato paste or tomato puree?
3. Is Double concentrated tomato puree the same as tomato paste?
4. How do I substitute crushed tomatoes for tomato paste?

How do you make tomato sauce from 1 cup tomato paste?

Because tomato paste is a concentrated form of tomato puree, you can dilute it to the consistency of tomato sauce without much fuss. Adding one cup of water to three-quarters of a cup of tomato paste will result in a tomato base with the same texture and thickness as tomato sauce (after some brisk stirring).

Which is better tomato paste or tomato puree?

Tomato paste has a richer taste than tomato purée due to its long cooking time. The hours spent over heat brings out more intense flavors, resulting in a product that tastes somewhat like a dried tomato. Tomato purée has a more sweet, mild, and fresh tomato taste.

Is Double concentrated tomato puree the same as tomato paste?

Yep, it's really just tomatoes that have been cooked down, then had the seeds and skins strained out, and then cooked down some more until it becomes super dense and, well, paste-like. ... Some tomato paste is labeled as “double-concentrated,” which obviously means that the tomato is even more intense.

How do I substitute crushed tomatoes for tomato paste?

Like tomato sauce, canned tomatoes aren't as concentrated as the paste, so you'll need to double the amount to get the flavor right. How much to use: Use 2 tablespoons of strained canned tomatoes for every tablespoon of tomato paste.