On Jul 8, 4:22?pm, Kris > wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> It's been a while, but I had to ask this. How do I turn a small can of
> tomato paste into something akin to tomato sauce?
>
> Tomato sauce is the one ingredient for tonight's dinner (Spanish rice)
> that I forgot to buy, and it's too darn HOT to go out and buy some, so
> I'm going to try & improvise.
>
> I'm assuming I'll add water, S&P, maybe onion powder (if I have some,
> which I don't think I do).
>
> Anyone know ratios/other ingredients?

Since tomato pastes vary the easist solution is to add flavoring
ingredients and ample water that achieves a consistancy that you
prefer, cook for a short time and then add more liquid or cook to
reduce... the proper result is based soley on *your* personal opinion.

http://www.ams.usda.gov/standards/cntatop.pdf


Sheldon