Instructions: Paste in a tube. Because it has a long shelf life. Compared to throwing away the unused portion of a can of sauce or paste... well, true. and the taste of the tubed stuff is a wa-ha!

But we can freeze unused sauce/paste.

Can tomato paste be frozen?

Virtually all tomato products can be frozen. Take the leftover product, whether stewed tomatoes, tomato paste or tomato sauce, and put it into a freezer container closest in size to the amount of product. Seal tightly.

Leftover tomato sauce or paste can also be poured into ice cube trays, unmolded when frozen and the cubes stored in zip-lock bags. When you need to add extra flavor to a sauce, dressing, stew or soup - or for sauting vegetables, fish or chicken - reach for a cube or two.

How long can tomato products be kept in the refrigerator after they are opened?

Tomato products can be kept in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Remove the balance of the product from the opened can and place it in a container equal in size to the amount of product. Seal tightly. This reduces the amount of air in contact with the tomato product. Air causes oxidation and the product will turn black.

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