Tomato Paste

Tomato paste, tangy and fruity paste from early-harvested Italian tomatoes

This tomato paste from Italy is made from early-harvested tomatoes and triple-concentrated. That gives it a tangy note with fine fruit and a strong, deep tomato colour. Concentrated tomato power as a base for Mediterranean sauces, pasta and braised dishes.

Taste and aroma

Tangy, fruity and concentrated with only a subtle natural sweetness. Thanks to the triple concentration, even a small amount brings full tomato depth to sauces, soups and braised dishes.

How to use

Tomato paste is the classic base for bolognese, sugo, pizza sauce, stews and braised dishes. It refines risotto, soups, curries and marinades and gives dark meat sauces depth. Dose sparingly – the paste is very concentrated.

Important: after opening, store cool and use quickly. Cover the surface with a little olive oil so the paste does not dry out.

Tip

Briefly fry the tomato paste in hot oil before you add liquid. This takes away the acidity and develops an intense, almost caramelised tomato depth.

Quick sugo from tomato paste in 4 steps

1. Fry two tablespoons of tomato paste in hot olive oil for one to two minutes.
2. Add a diced onion and a clove of garlic and sauté.
3. Deglaze with 400 ml passata or water and simmer for ten minutes.
4. Season with salt, pepper and fresh basil and pour over the pasta.

At a glance

• Italian tomato paste, early harvested
• Triple-concentrated, tangy and fruity
• Classic base for bolognese, pizza, sugo and braised dishes
• Dose sparingly, very economical
• Without flavour enhancers, anti-caking agents and additives

Goes well with

For a strong tomato sauce, combine it with San Marzano tomatoes and freeze-dried basil. For more tomato depth, stir in tomato flakes. With pasta, Sofies Pastazauber and the herbs de Provence work well. You'll find more around the tomato in our spices for tomatoes collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I use tomato paste for?
As a base for bolognese, sugo, pizza sauce, stews and braised dishes. It also refines risotto, soups, curries and marinades.

Tomato paste or tomato flakes?
Tomato paste is a concentrated paste that gives sauces body and depth. The tomato flakes are dried tomato pieces that provide fruity texture and a seasoning to scatter. For the sauce base use the paste, for refining and scattering the flakes.

Why should I fry tomato paste?
Briefly frying in oil takes away the acidity and develops an intense, rounded tomato depth. Only then add the remaining liquid.

How concentrated is the paste?
It is triple-concentrated, so very economical. Just one tablespoon gives a sauce strong tomato colour and depth.

How do I store tomato paste after opening?
Keep cool and use quickly. Cover the surface with a little olive oil so it does not dry out.