The tomato paste is ideal for giving extra colour, flavour, and texture to dishes. It is especially suitable for dishes needing very long cooking times such as ragùs, stews and one-pot wonders. It is also ideal for short cooking time meals such as when preparing a sauce à la volée for pasta or sauces, and for side sauces. For 1 kg of Tomato Paste you need 5.5 kg of fresh tomatoes.