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Tomato Paste Waste


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I have always wondered why tomato paste came in one of those cans. I know they are tiny but who really uses all of it in one use? Not me, that is for sure and I hate to waste it. One my first use of a new can I use however much I need. Then I put parchment paper down on a cookie tray or cake pan. Place spoon fulls onto parchment paper and put it in the freezer. Once fully frozen I place each frozen nugget into a ziplock bag and put it back in the freezer. Now you have just enough for each dish with no waste!







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  1. Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary JourneyJuly 12, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    That is really good idea. I do buy tomato paste in tubes like tooth paste. They do sell them in specialty European stores, but your way is way cheaper.

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  2. The Sisters' HoodJuly 12, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    i have always bought it in tubes too ... but looking at this, i see a gazillion uses for wax paper now ;)

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  3. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Am following your blog for lots of frugal ideas. Heard about it on BSN Please follow me back!

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  4. JillJuly 13, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    It's a great idea to freeze unused tomato paste! You can also do in ice-cube trays!

    Just stopped by from a Wednesday blog hop. I’m following you now and hope you’ll stop by my blog sometime too! Have a lovely week.
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  5. Jen@Mom's Online Garage SaleJuly 13, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    What a great idea. I love tips like that!!

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    Have a great week and keep the tips coming!

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  6. Reasonably LessJuly 13, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Very Interesting, Love it! Nice site, I will be sure to come back to visit! Check out JULY 2011 BLOG HOP over at www.reasonablyless we would love for you to link up!

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  7. Michele OJuly 13, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Great idea! I hate wasting paste also.

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  8. AnonymousMay 24, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    You can put it in a tight jar/container and pour some oil, i use olive oil, to cover the paste. Put it in the fridge and it will last long.

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  9. ThriftessCelesteJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    I do the same with fresh herbs. I NEVER use a whole bunch of cilantro or parsley before it goes bad so I chop and freeze little "power packs" in either plastic containers or an ice cube tray. I love making my own salsa and this way I don't have to buy cilantro every time. This is also great when I need a little something extra for soup.

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