Comments on: Tomato Paste Taste Test Tuesday – Episode 143

By: KAHUNA

KAHUNA — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:54:00 +0000

I am a big fan of the Muir Glen Fire Roasted line and will often just lay them right on the pizza before cooking-Have not had their ketchup though will give it a whirl

By: KAHUNA

KAHUNA — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:54:44 +0000

I am a big fan of the Muir Glen Fire Roasted line and will often just lay them right on the pizza before cooking-Have not had their ketchup though will give it a whirl

By: BurroBoy

BurroBoy — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:42:22 +0000

Tomato paste is a serious secret weapon in the kitchen…very important in a good capanata as well.

It's definitely more expensive than the Cento, Contadina, Pope, etc pastes….but have you tried the paste from Muir Glen? They are a line of organic tomato products that are easily found in co-ops and places like Whole Foods. We use them, not because of the organic status, but because all of their products are so damn good. Cans of whole peeled fire roasted tomatoes, and ketchup too…

By: KAHUNA

KAHUNA — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:24:17 +0000

no doubt Castello those things are addictive – the only goo part is Little Kahuna has a freak out when I try to have some

By: KAHUNA

KAHUNA — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:22:26 +0000

Yes camera girls are welcome and preffered- I do not think the garlic in the paste will be enough for making a pasta sauce so i would stick with the fresh garlic for that or use a garlic press- no peeling or touching the raw garlic flesh required-

By: Suzanne Vara

Suzanne Vara — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:31:53 +0000

The thickness of tomato paste is a helper when making sauce. The texture of it combined with the liquidity of the crushed tomatoes does provide a balance. Never tried the garlic one but will keep it in mind as it may be easier than cutting up a clove (garlic allergy/issues tends to get in the way). Would you settle for a camera gal instead of guy who reaps the benefits of the good food?

Love the download of disqus! So much easier to comment. Muah

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:57:44 +0000

Thank you! I have never used tomato paste for anything…I think I'll try it on my next pizza. Will not try it on cheese balls, though.

By: castello

castello — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:31:48 +0000

Great tips for pizza sauce and those cheese balls are addictive. I must try them with some tomato paste. I used to love pizza rolls from genos but they've gotten more mysterious over the years.