Do you only use a little tomato paste at a time? You’ll love this handy storage idea.
Now, you already learned this idea for getting all the tomato paste out of the can. So, when you need to use the entire can, that’s fine and dandy. But what do you do with the rest of the can when you only need ¼ cup…or how about if you only need 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time?
You can store the extra paste in these condiment containers. Keep ‘em in the freezer if you don’t think you’re going to use them in the next few days. Simply take one out (or 2) the next time you need just a little bit.
Wow! So simple yet so genius:)!
I usually put the extra in a ziploc sandwich bag. Press and flatten the tomato paste then I use the side of my hand to press little lines / divisions into it.
When I need tomato paste I pop the little squares from the bag or just break off a piece from the bag. Less waste than the plastic containers. Or you can spoon a tablespoon into each corner of the bag and then freeze it if you want exact portions. Once frozen it pops right out. No waste. Happy cooking