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?
>
> Many thanks to any help,
> Kris

You really can't. You can dilute tomato paste and add garlic, herbs and
spices but it won't turn into tomato sauce. Tomato paste is very bland and
there's not much you can do about it.

I've always kept cans of tomato sauce on hand, as well as cans of diced
tomatoes and even whole canned tomatoes, in the event I need to make
something quick. I know this doesn't help you, just saying, next time stock
up.

Jill