tomatoes substitute
in pasta.

In Pasta, Tomatoes 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 Juice

8.0best for pasta
1/2 cup : 1 cup

Use 1/2 cup juice per cup diced tomatoes in sauces and soups; reduce other liquid

02

Tomatillos

10.0best for pasta
1 cup : 1 cup

Add lime juice for tanginess

03

Tomato Sauce

8.0best for pasta
1/2 cup : 1 cup

Smoother and more concentrated; use half the amount and thin with water if needed

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04

Beets

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Roasted and diced, earthy with similar color

05

Strawberries

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Fresh sliced berries work in caprese-style salads with basil and mozzarella

06

Bell Pepper

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Different flavor but works in cooked dishes

07

Mango

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Underripe mango for tart fresh salsa swap

08

Pumpkin

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Pureed for sauce, adds body and sweetness

09

Watermelon

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Juicy and sweet; works in chilled gazpacho or fresh summer salads

10

Mangoes

4.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Green unripe mango for acidity in salsas

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