Tomato Paste

Canned tomatoes come in various forms—diced, peeled, or crushed—but tomato sauce and tomato paste are the go-to options for concentrated tomato flavor without picking fresh tomatoes. In 2020, over 221 million Americans used tomato sauce, and nearly 172 million relied on tomato paste. But what exactly sets these two pantry essentials apart, and how can you make the most of them? Let’s break down the differences between tomato sauce and tomato paste and explore their culinary potential.