Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tomato paste in bowl surrounded by fresh tomatoes - Esin Deniz/Shutterstock When it comes to cooking, tomato paste is a true ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This concentrated tomato product adds a caramelized richness to countless dishes. Kelsey Hansen / Food Styling by Annie Probst / ...

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Chances are, if you look in your pantry right now, you'll find a jar or can of a deep ruby red ingredient laying in wait. It's tomato paste, and secretly it can completely transform your cooking life.

I always have canned tomatoes in the house, and usually there are several varieties on my shelves. Canned tomatoes are a handy, versatile shortcut for easy, affordable, year-round access to an ...

Read this before your next trip to the grocery store.