"Michael O'Connor" > wrote in message
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>I am making a recipe and need two cups of tomato sauce, and I am out
> of tomato sauce and tomato puree. Has anybody ever made tomato sauce
> from adding water to tomato paste before? Or should I put a can of
> diced tomatoes into the food processor and blend them until there's
> nothing but sauce? Thanks.

Either can work; that is how my wife makes her sauce. Depends on what you
want as an end result. If you want some texture, use the paste, water, and
add the diced tomatoes. The diced will break down a bit as they are cooked
and stirred.