Homemade Sun Dried Tomato Paste Recipe

Elevate your cooking with this incredibly flavorful homemade sun-dried tomato paste! Forget expensive store-bought jars – this recipe shows you how to transform a large jar of sun-dried tomatoes into a versatile culinary powerhouse. Perfect for adding depth to spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, or even as a delicious spread on pizza crusts, sandwiches, chicken, and eggs. Plus, it freezes beautifully for future use! Make a big batch and enjoy this vibrant paste all year round.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 1345.2 kcal
Protein 42g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Homemade Sun Dried Tomato Paste

  • Sun Dried Tomatoes Packed In Oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper

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How to Make Homemade Sun Dried Tomato Paste

  1. Place 1 cup (240ml) sun-dried tomatoes in a medium bowl.
  2. Add 1 cup (240ml) of very hot water to cover the tomatoes.
  3. Let the tomatoes soak for 5-10 minutes to soften, then drain well, reserving the soaking liquid.
  4. In a food processor, combine the drained sun-dried tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Puree until completely smooth, adding a tablespoon or two of the reserved soaking liquid if needed to reach desired consistency.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage. For freezing: Portion the paste onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Then, transfer the frozen dollops to a freezer-safe bag for easy portioning.
  7. Enjoy your homemade sun-dried tomato paste in countless recipes!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

74g

Carbs

32g

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