tomato sauce substitute
in pasta.

In Pasta, Tomato Sauce provides the flavor base and liquid that defines the sauce or noodle base. A replacement must deliver similar acidity and body.

top substitutes

01

Tomato Products

7.5best for pasta
3/4 cup : 2 cup

Chunkier; blend smooth for sauce consistency or use as-is in casseroles and stews

02

Tomato Juice

10.0best for pasta
1 cup : 1/2 cup

Thinner and less concentrated; use double amount, reduce other liquids in soups

03

Tomatoes

8.0best for pasta
1 cup : 1/2 cup

Dice fresh or use canned; cook down to thicken, adds chunkier texture than smooth sauce

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04

Catsup

7.5
1 cup : 1/2 cup

Sweeter and thicker; thin with splash of vinegar for closer tomato-sauce tang

05

Chili Sauce

6.7
1 cup : 1/4 cup

Spicier with vinegar kick; use 1:1 in marinades, reduce other spices to balance heat

06

Ketchup

6.7
1:1

Sweeter and thicker; thin with vinegar for sauce consistency, works in meatloaf and quick sauces

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