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How to Freeze Tomato Paste

Learn how to freeze tomato paste in single portions to prevent any waste, and make cooking easy thanks to this tomato paste hack!
Prep Time2 minutes
Freezing Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 2 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to freeze tomato paste
Servings: 12 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Mini Ice Cream Scoop or Tablespoon
  • Small Squares of Parchment Paper or Wax Paper
  • 1 Baking Sheet or Tray
  • 1 Flat-Bottomed Cup or Glass
  • 1 Freezer-Safe Container or Zip-Top Bag

Ingredients

  • Tomato paste (leftover from a can or tube)

Instructions

Scoop It:

  • Use a mini ice cream scoop or tablespoon to portion out tomato paste.
    Tomato paste (leftover from a can or tube)

Place on Paper:

  • Drop each scoop onto a small square of parchment paper. Place the parchment squares on a baking sheet.

Flatten Gently:

  • Place another piece of parchment paper on top of each scoop and use the bottom of a cup or glass to gently flatten it into a disk.

Freeze:

  • Stick the tray in the freezer until the tomato paste disks are frozen solid (usually a few hours or overnight).

Store:

  • Transfer the frozen tomato paste disks (with or without the parchment, your choice) into a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container. Label with the date!

Notes

Use as Needed: Whenever you need a tablespoon of tomato paste, grab a frozen disk and toss it right into your pot or pan—no waste!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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