Ever wondered how to make tomato paste? Tomato paste, thicker than tomato sauce, is essential for many recipes. Luckily, you don't have to buy it in the store; with this tomato paste recipe, you can make it right at home with tomatoes you've grown (or tomatoes you've bought at the store, although that kind of defeats the purpose). Roma tomatoes work best as they contain less moisture, although most varieties will work fine.
Blanch the tomatoes and then peel their skin off. Cook them until they're soft, then blend them into a puree.
Place the tomatoes in a pot and add any spices -- garlic and Italian seasoning taste good. Simmer until the puree thickens up significantly and stir frequently.
Tomato paste is thicker than sauce, and the consistency should be a little sticky or tacky, as opposed to sauce, which is more watery and liquid.
You can use your tomato paste right away, or freeze or can it to use for future recipes.
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