Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for tomato puree
Best swap for tomato puree: Tomato paste, dilute 1 part paste with 1 part water to equal 2 parts puree.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Tomato Puree?
The best swap for Tomato Puree is Tomato Paste, dilute 1 part paste with 1 part water to equal 2 parts puree. Another option is Canned Crushed Tomatoes, blend smooth; may need to reduce slightly. The table below also lists Passata, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Tomato paste | dilute 1 part paste with 1 part water to equal 2 parts puree |
| Canned crushed tomatoes | blend smooth; may need to reduce slightly |
| Passata | Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1. |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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