Crushed tomatoes
Plain crushed tomatoes, not fried or enriched with oil. They differ from a ready-made tomato sauce.
What it offers and why to use it
Plain crushed tomatoes, not fried or enriched with oil. They differ from a ready-made tomato sauce. Cook in vegetable bases and stews to reduce water and concentrate flavour.
Plain crushed tomatoes, not fried or enriched with oil. They differ from a ready-made tomato sauce.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose a product without added sugar or oil and check the salt.
Store
Once opened, refrigerate in a sealed container and use as directed.
Prepare
Cook in vegetable bases and stews to reduce water and concentrate flavour.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Use in the recipe quantities to complement vegetables, pulses or sauces.
How to substitute it
A substitute must account for texture, intensity and allergens; equal quantities are not always suitable.
Recipes with crushed tomatoes
Spiced lentils with chicken and couscous
Chicken stewed with lentils and aromatic spices, served with fluffy couscous.
View Recipe →Is any information missing? You can report a nutrition or practical correction.
Suggest a correction →