:strip_icc()/oven-beef-barley-stew-RU335878-7c1386ab7bd645d883463d044ce4cabe.jpg?w=1024&resize=1024,0&ssl=1 "9 Recipes That Use Tomato Paste (A Little or a Lot)")
Ready to finish that can or tube? We’ve rounded up the best dishes that use a lot of tomato paste—or just a few tablespoons. These recipes that use tomato paste are destined to become your new favorite dinners.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad
Carson Downing. Food Stylist: Annie Probst
Tomato paste used: 2 tablespoons
This dish is delicious, but surprisingly simple to make. Whether you’re planning to bring it to a potluck or serve it to your family at home, it’s sure to impress everyone who gets a taste. All you have to do is marinate chicken cutlets, grill them, then cut them into pieces and combine them with cooked pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy tomato basil dressing. Garnish with basil, grated cheese, and crushed red pepper for some added flavor.
Classic Lasagna Soup
Rachel Marek; Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman
Tomato paste used: 1 tablespoon
This hearty dish is the definition of comfort food. Whether you pair it with a crisp green salad or crunchy bread, it’s going to make for the perfect meal. While this looks and tastes like it took all afternoon, the simple dinner idea only requires 35 minutes of time.
Italian Pork Roast
Tomato paste used: 1/3 cup
This scrumptious pork recipe includes tomatoes, rosemary, fennel, garlic, and black pepper. Although it will take a while to cook, it will be worth every minute of your time. Just make sure you store any leftovers in the cooking liquid so they remain moist and flavorful until you take your next bite.
Mexican-Inspired Chili
BHG/Crystal Hughes
Tomato paste used: 16-ounce can
Grab your slow cooker to create this easy-to-make meal. All you have to do is cook your ground beef, then toss it into a slow cooker with all your other ingredients. In a few hours, you’ll have a spicy, delicious meal that will keep you coming back for more.
Cheeseburger Shepherd’s Pie
Tomato paste used: 16-ounce can
In the mood for a cheeseburger, but don’t want to end up eating more fast food? Then check out this unique recipe. In under an hour, you can make this mouth-watering dish with a cheeseburger-like flavor. It’s the perfect way to impress the whole family.
Butter Chicken
Brie Goldman
Tomato paste used: 2 tablespoons
Love Indian cuisine? Then you need to try this butter chicken recipe. Grab some thighs or drumsticks, then cover them in a homemade sauce made from tomato paste, ginger, garlic, cream, and garam masala. Your taste buds will thank you.
Texas Chuck Roast Chili
BHG / Andrea Araiza
Tomato paste used: 2 tablespoons
Ready to impress? Turn to this slow cook recipe that is worth every minute of effort. Unlike many chili recipes, this one doesn’t involve beans or corn. Instead, it’s filled with tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and beef chuck roast, making it perfect for even the pickiest eaters.
Hungarian Goulash
Tomato paste used: 3 tablespoons
Sautéed onions, bell pepper, and garlic set the scene, then seared beef chuck roast ups the ante. Next, tomato paste, beef broth, and some spice cabinet staples (including sweet Hungarian paprika) join the party for a complex yet cozy sauce for homemade noodles. Now that you know what’s for dinner tonight, the only difficult decision is whether to pair it with egg noodles or spaetzle. Spoiler: You can’t go wrong!
Copycat Turkey Chili
Brie Goldman
Tomato paste used: 2 tablespoons
In under an hour, this turkey chili recipe will be ready to dig into. It will taste just like the restaurant turkey chili that you know and love, but you won’t have to leave your house in order to get it. You can make it in your very own kitchen so you can eat up whenever, and wherever, you want.
