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Tomato Sauce
SaucesSmooth, pourable tomato product thinner than paste but thicker than juice. Base for many sauces.
4 substitutes
Substitutes
Tomato Paste + Water
1/4 cup paste + 3/4 cup water per cup sauce
Mix until smooth. Closest match in flavor and consistency.
✅Best for: pasta sauce, pizza, soups
Crushed Tomatoes (blended)
1:1 blended smooth
Slightly thicker with more texture. Blend for smoothness.
✅Best for: pasta sauce, chili, soups
⚠️Not for: smooth sauce purists
Fresh Tomatoes (blended and simmered)
1.5 cups fresh blended = 1 cup sauce
Blend fresh tomatoes, simmer 15 min. Season with salt.
✅Best for: pasta sauce, pizza, soups
⚠️Not for: convenience
Marinara Sauce
1:1
Already seasoned with garlic, herbs, oil. Adjust other seasonings.
✅Best for: pasta, pizza, dipping
⚠️Not for: recipes where extra seasoning interferes