By Deepali Verma
When you're out of tomato sauce, you can still make delicious meals with these alternatives.
Marinara, a classic tomato-based sauce, can stand in for regular tomato sauce when making pasta or pizza.
Tomato paste, which is concentrated and flavorful, can be used in place of tomato sauce by being diluted with water or broth.
Soups, stews, and sauces benefit from using chopped tomatoes from a can for a chunkier texture and natural tomato flavour.
Tomato puree can be used in place of tomato sauce in dishes that call for a more substantial consistency thanks to its silky smoothness.
If you're looking for a tomato sauce alternative, try making a creamy tomato sauce by mixing together cooked tomatoes with heavy cream or coconut milk.
A tasty alternative to traditional tomato sauce, roasted red pepper sauce is made by roasting red peppers to bring out their natural sugars and subtle smokiness.