Easy Homemade Tomato Paste Recipe: Fresh, Healthy & Delicious DIY

Name: Easy Homemade Tomato Paste Recipe: Fresh, Healthy & Delicious DIY
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 170 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: large quantity kilograms Fresh Tomatoes (Ripe, red tomatoes for best flavor and color); 2-3 medium Bell Peppers (Prefer red bell peppers for color and sweetness); 2-3 medium Carrots (Peeled and roughly chopped); 1 medium Beetroot (Peeled and roughly chopped, for deep color and earthy flavor); 1-2 sticks Cinnamon Sticks (For a subtle aromatic complexity)

Learn how to make your own fresh and healthy homemade tomato paste, free from preservatives. This recipe uses fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, beetroot, and cinnamon sticks to create a rich, flavorful paste that's far superior to store-bought canned versions. Stop buying processed alternatives and give your body and your cooking the best.

#Tomato Paste

#Homemade

#Healthy

#DIY

#Preservative-Free

#Vegan

#Vegetarian

Fresh vegetables ready for cooking

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

2h 30m

Cook Time

2h 50m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Mediterranean

English

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

Protein

14g

Carbs

Fat

Vegetables simmering in the pot

Ingredients

Fresh Tomatoes
(Ripe, red tomatoes for best flavor and color)
large quantity kilograms
Bell Peppers
(Prefer red bell peppers for color and sweetness)
2 medium

Carrots
(Peeled and roughly chopped)
2 medium
Beetroot
(Peeled and roughly chopped, for deep color and earthy flavor)
1 medium
Cinnamon Sticks
(For a subtle aromatic complexity)
1 sticks

Servings: 10

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Smooth, blended tomato puree

Instructions

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Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Roughly chop the fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, and beetroot into manageable pieces for cooking and blending.
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Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Roughly chop the fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, and beetroot into manageable pieces for cooking and blending.
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Ensure all vegetables are clean before chopping to avoid any grit in the final paste.
2
Place all chopped vegetables and cinnamon sticks in a large pot. Add a splash of water to prevent sticking and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until all vegetables are very soft.
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Place all chopped vegetables and cinnamon sticks in a large pot. Add a splash of water to prevent sticking and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until all vegetables are very soft.
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Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent scorching at the bottom of the pot.

3
Remove the cinnamon sticks. Using an immersion blender or transferring to a stand blender, blend the softened vegetables until you achieve a smooth puree. Work in batches if necessary.
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Remove the cinnamon sticks. Using an immersion blender or transferring to a stand blender, blend the softened vegetables until you achieve a smooth puree. Work in batches if necessary.
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For an extra smooth paste, remove as much of the tomato skin as possible before cooking.
4
Pass the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or a food mill to remove any seeds, remaining skins, or coarse fibers. This step is crucial for a smooth, refined tomato paste.
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Pass the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or a food mill to remove any seeds, remaining skins, or coarse fibers. This step is crucial for a smooth, refined tomato paste.
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Press firmly on the solids in the sieve to extract as much liquid and pulp as possible.
5
Return the strained, smooth liquid to the clean pot. Cook on very low heat, stirring frequently, until the liquid reduces significantly and thickens into a rich, concentrated paste. This can take a long time.
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Return the strained, smooth liquid to the clean pot. Cook on very low heat, stirring frequently, until the liquid reduces significantly and thickens into a rich, concentrated paste. This can take a long time.
1h 30m
The paste is ready when a spoon dragged through it leaves a clear path for a few seconds. Be patient, this step builds flavor.

6
Allow the homemade tomato paste to cool completely before transferring it to sterilized jars. Store in the refrigerator. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays or small containers.
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Allow the homemade tomato paste to cool completely before transferring it to sterilized jars. Store in the refrigerator. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays or small containers.
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Adding a thin layer of olive oil on top of the paste in the jar can help preserve it longer.