Never waste tomato paste again.
I was drawn to how easy this smart tip looked.
For this no-waste tomato paste hack, Hoffman transfers the leftover tomato paste into a small zip-top bag.
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She spreads the tomato paste in the bag and flattens it to release all of the air out.
This ensures that the tomato paste doesnt get freezer burn.
Then she scores the tomato paste into portions with the spine of a large knife.
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I am very passionate about not letting food go to waste.
Most often, I store leftover tomato paste by freezing them in ice cube trays.
Could Hoffmans hack be easier and better?
Here’s my experience.
I tried a few times until it finally held its shape.
TIP:double-check all of the air is out of the bag to avoid freezer burn.
After that, you’ve got the option to store it anywhere in the freezer.
Its a truly mess-free method for popping out tomato paste cubes as needed.
Plus, I won’t need to waste plastic bags.
I would recommend the bag method if you don’t have an ice cube tray.
