25 Recipes You Can Make With a Tin of Tomatoes (2024)

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Whole, chopped, crushed, plum...whatever type of tinned tomatoes you have on hand you can make so many different recipes with this pantry staple! These recipes are all simple, healthy and delicious.

The key to pantry recipes is being flexible and using what you have. All of the recipes below can easily be altered to fit what you've got on hand, if you've got any questions about substitutions then do comment below or send me a message on social media!

I normally keep plenty of tins of chopped tomatoes in the cupboard so that's what's used in most of the recipes below but if you can only get whole then you can use a wooden spoon (or your hands!) to break them down.

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Orzo Risotto with Tomato & Mascarpone

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Orzo Risotto with Tomato & Mascarpone

This creamy one pot orzo risotto is made with tomatoes and mascarpone which makes it such an indulgent and tasty main meal. Serve topped with a sprinkling of parmesan for an easy weeknight dinner.

30 minutes minutes

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Potato Curry with Creamy Tomato Sauce

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Potato Curry with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Potato curry is an easy, vegan friendly recipe. This is a quick and healthy Indian inspired curry which is perfect drizzled with a speedy yoghurt sauce.

50 minutes minutes

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Pesto Pasta Bake with Giant Shells

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Pesto Pasta Bake with Giant Shells

This simple pesto pasta bake is a vegetarian main dish which is perfect for feeding a crowd. Giant pasta shells are stuffed with a creamy ricotta and pesto filling then baked with homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella.

1 hour hour

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Hearty Quinoa Chilli with Beans

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Hearty Quinoa Chilli with Beans

This vegan quinoa chilli recipe is such a hearty and warming Mexican inspired dinner! Vegetarian chilli makes for a delicious weeknight recipe and it's so easy too.

45 minutes minutes

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Spicy Lentil Soup with Coconut

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Spicy Lentil Soup with Coconut

This spicy lentil soup is my favourite vegan comfort food! It's such a healthy and hearty winter dish made with red lentils, curry powder and coconut milk.

40 minutes minutes

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Vodka Pasta Sauce with Sun Dried Tomato

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Vodka Pasta Sauce with Sun Dried Tomato

This pasta dish with a rich and creamy vodka pasta sauce is an easy and indulgent vegetarian dinner. This tomato vodka sauce is great for a weeknight dinner or for serving to friends!

30 minutes minutes

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Jackfruit Tacos

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Jackfruit Tacos

Jackfruit tacos are an easy Mexican inspired dinner made using canned jackfruit and a spicy chipotle sauce. Serve these vegan pulled pork style tacos for a simple weeknight meal.

1 hour hour

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Aubergine Pasta Bake with Balsamic Tomato Sauce

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Aubergine Pasta Bake with Balsamic Tomato Sauce

Aubergine pasta bake with a balsamic tomato sauce and topped with plenty of melted cheese is a comforting and filling vegetarian dinner perfect for colder weather.

40 minutes minutes

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Smoky Bean Stew with Kale

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Smoky Bean Stew with Kale

This vegan butter bean stew recipe is a healthy cold weather recipe. It's hearty enough to be served on its own or with some crusty bread.

45 minutes minutes

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15 Minute Chickpea and Spinach Curry

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15 Minute Chickpea and Spinach Curry

This healthy chickpea and spinach curry is an easy vegan recipe which takes just 15 minutes to prepare! Serve with rice and naan for a filling dinner.

15 minutes minutes

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Prawn Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce

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Prawn Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce

This healthy prawn pasta has a spicy sauce made with tomatoes, chilli and plenty of garlic. It's such an easy recipe to make and is perfect for a busy weeknight.

20 minutes minutes

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Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches with BBQ Sauce

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Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches with BBQ Sauce

These BBQ pulled jackfruit sandwiches are an amazing vegan alternative to meat! They're so easy to make and the filling can be used for tacos, in wraps, on nachos or even pizza.

1 hour hour

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Breakfast Skillet with Spicy Beans

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Breakfast Skillet with Spicy Beans

This healthy breakfast skillet is loaded with spicy beans and runny eggs. It's such an easy and delicious brunch perfect served with crusty bread.

20 minutes minutes

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Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese with Mushrooms

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Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese with Mushrooms

This vegetarian spaghetti bolognese is an easy meat free recipe made with mushrooms and a rich tomato sauce for a super comforting and filling bowl of pasta.

40 minutes minutes

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Sausage Pasta with Peppers & Tomato Sauce

Sausage pasta is an easy Italian dinner recipe with a rich tomato sauce and sweet red peppers perfect made with pork or veggie sausages and served with a side salad.

40 minutes minutes

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Easy Mixed Bean Chilli with Roasted Red Peppers

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Easy Mixed Bean Chilli with Roasted Red Peppers

This healthy vegan bean chilli is made from a mixture of kidney and black beans for an easy and filling Mexican style dinner. Serve with rice, in wraps or on nachos!

40 minutes minutes

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Creamy Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry

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Creamy Cauliflower Chickpea Curry

This creamy cauliflower chickpea curry recipe is a great gluten free dinner. Serve with rice and naan for a comforting vegetarian meal.

20 minutes minutes

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Mediterranean Fish and Vegetable Bake

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Mediterranean Fish and Vegetable Bake

This healthy one pan fish and vegetable bake is bursting with Mediterranean flavour from the tomatoes, olives and plenty of herbs. Serve with plenty of crusty bread.

55 minutes minutes

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15 Minute Spicy Salmon Linguine

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15 Minute Spicy Salmon Linguine

This spicy salmon linguine takes just 15 minutes to make and has a rich tomato sauce with a salty kick from the capers and plenty of garlic. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

15 minutes minutes

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Spicy Veggie Stew with Quinoa

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Spicy Veggie Stew with Quinoa

This spicy veggie stew has a rich curry sauce and plenty of healthy vegetables, spices and quinoa. It's so easy to make and takes just 30 minutes!

30 minutes minutes

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Vegetarian Sausage Pasta Bake

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Vegetarian Sausage Pasta Bake

This easy vegetarian sausage pasta bake is so cheesy and comforting. With a rich tomato sauce, your favourite brand of vegetarian sausages and plenty of mozzarella.

30 minutes minutes

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Chipotle Eggs and Potatoes with Kale

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Chipotle Eggs and Potatoes with Kale

This skillet chipotle eggs and potatoesmakes the best easy breakfast or dinner. The whole thing is made on the stove top and is full of Mexican flavour!

40 minutes minutes

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White Bean Tomato Bake with Halloumi

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White Bean Tomato Bake with Halloumi

This halloumi, kale & white bean bake is what vegetarian dinner dreams are made of! Serve with a loaf of crusty bread or a big green salad to keep it gluten free.

40 minutes minutes

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Spicy Halloumi Curry with Potato

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Spicy Halloumi Curry with Potato

This halloumi curry with potato is extra spicy and filling. Serve with rice and naan for a vegetarian meal that's great for a busy weeknight.

30 minutes minutes

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One Pot Gnocchi Bake with Tomato & Mozzarella

This one pot gnocchi bake with rich tomato sauce and topped with melty mozzarella cheese is a comforting vegetarian dinner. It's perfect for a weeknight family dinner!

40 minutes minutes

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25 Recipes You Can Make With a Tin of Tomatoes (2024)

FAQs

What to do with 25 tomatoes? ›

6 Creative Ways to Use Up Extra Tomatoes
  1. Salsa. Making a few fresh jars of salsa is a great way to use up any extra Tomatoes in your kitchen. ...
  2. Ketchup. Have you ever made your own ketchup? ...
  3. Virgin Caesars. ...
  4. Tomato Soup. ...
  5. Bruschetta. ...
  6. Gazpacho.
Jul 27, 2020

What can you do with a can of diced tomatoes? ›

20 Meals You'll Actually Want To Eat That Begin With A Can Of Diced Tomatoes
  • Pasta Bolognese. ...
  • One-Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup. ...
  • Four-Ingredient Baked Fish. ...
  • Shakshuka. ...
  • Chicken, Shrimp, and Sausage Jambalaya. ...
  • Cabbage and Beef Soup. ...
  • Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza. ...
  • One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta.
May 30, 2020

How much sauce will 25 pounds of tomatoes make? ›

I have learned that 25 pounds of tomatoes make about 40 cups of sauce (20 small jars, or 8-10 large jars). So if you need more (or less) than that, grab tomatoes accordingly. Here's the Italian tomato sauce recipe!

What to do with 15 tomatoes? ›

  1. Slow-roast them. This is a VERY popular exit strategy for our CSA masters. ...
  2. Dehydrate them. Once again, I would recommend this step for Romas, globes, or cherry tomatoes — not heirlooms! ...
  3. Freeze them. ...
  4. Make Marinara Sauce. ...
  5. Make Salsa. ...
  6. Tomato Purée. ...
  7. Make Tomato Juice.

How many cups is 25 tomatoes? ›

Tomato Conversions
1 small tomato=3 - 4 ounces
25 to 30 cherry tomatoesyield2 cups chopped
1 pound fresh tomatoesyield1½ cups chopped
1 pound of fresh tomatoesyield3 cups pureed
2½ pounds fresh tomatoesyields3 cups chopped, drained
15 more rows
Dec 21, 2015

How many tomatoes a day is OK? ›

The acidic substances and cellulose in tomatoes can stimulate gastric acid secretion, promote gastrointestinal motility, and help digestion, but you should not eat too much tomatoes. Eating 1 to 2 tomatoes a day, about 50-100 grams of raw tomatoes, can meet the human body's needs for vitamins, plant fiber and minerals.

Can you eat too many canned tomatoes? ›

“Too much of anything is bad,” as our elders frequently say, and tomatoes can be detrimental to your health if consumed in excess. Excessive consumption of tomatoes can cause various health problems, including digestive issues, kidney problems, and even body aches.

What does Epsom salt do for tomatoes? ›

Tomatoes are prone to magnesium deficiency later in the growing season, which can show with yellowing leaves and diminished production. Ultra Epsom Salt treatments at the beginning of their planting and throughout their seasonal life can help to prevent and remedy magnesium deficiency in your tomato plants.

What to do with a lot of diced tomatoes? ›

But beyond a pot of chili, what can you make with a can of diced tomatoes? A lot, it turns out. We've got recipes for pantry pastas and a few different types of chili, of course, but also tomato-enriched taco fillings, Instant pot stews, easy soups, and even salsa that doesn't require any fresh tomatoes.

How to use whole canned tomatoes? ›

You can turn whole tomatoes into whatever you need, tearing or crushing them with your hand (or cutting them in the can with kitchen shears), pureeing with a blender or food processor or chopping with a knife.

How to turn tomatoes into tomato paste? ›

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. ...
  2. Chop tomatoes into quarters. ...
  3. Simmer the tomatoes with the olive oil. ...
  4. Pass the tomatoes through a food mill. ...
  5. Place the pulp on 2 baking sheets. ...
  6. Bake the tomato pulp until reduced to a paste. ...
  7. Bake until reduced by more than half. ...
  8. Transfer the paste into jars.

Can tomato sauce go bad? ›

There are several telltale signs that tomato sauce has spoiled: It will look moldy, smell bad, or taste off. However, pasta sauce that's old—but not noticeably rotten—can still cause food poisoning, and aside from mold, there are no other visible signs that tomato sauce is past its peak.

What to put in spaghetti sauce to make it taste better? ›

Tossing in strips of basil, a sprig of thyme or some oregano can take your sauce to the next level. Although fresh herbs might pop a bit more, dried herbs and spices can work just as well. Sprinkling in some red pepper flakes, a pinch of parsley and a dash of salt and pepper can liven up your jarred pasta sauce.

Can spaghetti sauce sit out overnight? ›

Opened jars of store-bought sauce and all homemade pasta sauce creations, regardless of ingredients, fall under the umbrella of perishable foods. Here's the golden rulefrom food safety experts: never leave perishable foods out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

How many pounds is 25 tomatoes? ›

After surveying the selection we discovered that 1 pound is equal to 25 to 30 cherry tomatoes, 8 plum tomatoes or 3 medium round tomatoes. The cherry tomato weighs about 1 ounce, the plum tomato about 3 ounces, and the regular garden tomato weighs about 6 ounces.

Can I freeze tomatoes? ›

Tomatoes may be frozen raw or cooked, whole, sliced, chopped, or puréed. Tomatoes do not need to be blanched before freezing. Frozen tomatoes are best used in cooked foods such as soups, sauces and stews as they become mushy when they're thawed.

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