01
Tomato Juice
10.01 cup : 1/2 cup
Thinner and less concentrated; use double amount, reduce other liquids in soups
10.0
tomato sauce substitutes
6 substitutes · avg score 7.7 · Smooth, cooked sauce made from tomatoes, often seasoned with herbs, garlic, onion, olive oil, and salt, with a bright, savory, slightly sweet flavor. The foundation of pasta sauces, pizzas, braises, stews, and countless Italian and Mediterranean dishes.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Tomatoes
8.01 cup : 1/2 cup
Dice fresh or use canned; cook down to thicken, adds chunkier texture than smooth sauce
8.0
03
Tomato Products
7.53/4 cup : 2 cup
Chunkier; blend smooth for sauce consistency or use as-is in casseroles and stews
7.5
04
Catsup
7.51 cup : 1/2 cup
Sweeter and thicker; thin with splash of vinegar for closer tomato-sauce tang
7.5
05
Chili Sauce
6.71 cup : 1/4 cup
Spicier with vinegar kick; use 1:1 in marinades, reduce other spices to balance heat
6.7
06
Ketchup
6.71:1
Sweeter and thicker; thin with vinegar for sauce consistency, works in meatloaf and quick sauces
6.7