What goes well with tomato paste?
We analyzed over 150,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes tomato paste better. On average, recipes with tomato paste gets 4.3⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better. Like with saffron. And sometimes worse. Like with sesame.
Here comes the combinations we found:
Stand out:
saffron,
marjoram,
peanuts,
neutral flavored oil,
olives,
ricotta cheese,
sea salt,
cayenne
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Significant high scores:
pecorino cheese,
sweet italian sausage,
pancetta,
dark red kidney beans,
sage,
sweet potatoes,
roma tomatoes,
liquid smoke,
nutritional yeast,
coconut sugar,
virgin olive oil,
full fat coconut milk,
smoked paprika
Better than not:
almonds,
preserved lemon,
serrano,
crusty bread,
ghee,
spanish onion,
parmesan rind,
great northern beans,
salami,
poblano pepper,
prosciutto,
whiskey,
brandy,
smoked sausage,
pappardelle,
green chili pepper,
tuna,
cannellini,
cashew nuts,
brown lentils,
pasta shells,
tamari,
gruyère cheese,
chili flakes,
skim mozzarella cheese,
pearl onions,
harissa,
white sugar,
basmati,
feta cheese,
butternut squash,
mustard,
red wine vinegar,
anise,
penne pasta,
red kidney beans,
chives,
beer,
fennel,
hamburger buns,
yellow bell pepper,
apple,
dijon mustard,
cocoa powder,
mayonnaise,
vegetable broth,
fritos,
kabocha squash,
pita,
shallots,
rosemary,
mashed potatoes,
cotija cheese,
buns,
kidney beans,
stewing beef,
pork shoulder,
cabbage,
buttermilk,
bacon,
coconut,
barbecue sauce,
red pepper flakes,
monterey jack cheese,
distilled white vinegar,
nutmeg,
green chili,
kale,
coffee,
molasses,
spinach,
potatoes,
coconut oil,
cardamom,
cherry tomatoes,
cheese,
chili powder,
zucchini,
turkey,
cumin,
garlic powder,
garam masala,
white beans,
red bell pepper,
sugar,
shiitake,
red pepper,
honey,
guinness stout,
brown sugar,
green olives,
cinnamon,
coconut milk,
lasagna noodles,
arrowroot,
chicken broth,
carrots,
quinoa,
salt,
ginger,
cauliflower,
red potatoes,
crumbs,
black pepper,
butter,
almond milk,
parsnips,
flour,
turmeric,
turnips,
unsalted butter,
vegetable,
vegetable oil,
vermouth,
white pepper,
white vinegar,
worcestershire sauce,
yellow mustard,
yukon gold potatoes
🤷♀️ Shrug:
lamb shanks,
tomatoes with juice,
plum tomatoes,
flat leaf parsley,
capers,
red lentils,
ancho chili,
polenta,
red onion,
white button mushrooms,
black olives,
fennel seed,
pinto beans,
black beans,
cucumber,
adobo,
mint,
corn kernels,
cilantro,
lettuce,
bay leaf,
italian sausage,
white onion,
lime juice,
green pepper,
stock,
lamb,
peanut oil,
thyme,
sweet paprika,
celery,
chipotle pepper,
onion,
chickpeas,
tomatoes,
red chili flakes,
sharp cheddar cheese,
peanut butter,
celery root,
yellow potatoes,
sherry,
onion powder,
peas,
pasilla,
mulato chili,
hot sauce,
egg whites,
mozzarella cheese,
kosher salt,
beef broth,
canola oil,
maple syrup,
chuck roast,
egg,
apple cider vinegar,
lean turkey,
mustard powder,
light coconut milk,
macaroni,
baking powder,
granulated sugar,
grain white rice,
brown mushrooms,
beef stew meat,
dark beer,
tomato puree,
water,
white rice,
yellow onion
Scores poorly:
fenugreek,
basil,
parmesan,
white bread,
white wine,
parsley,
chicken stock,
balsamic vinegar,
red wine,
garlic,
spaghetti,
yogurt,
vegetable stock,
fish sauce,
linguine,
lemon juice,
rice,
oregano,
chicken,
ziti,
cognac,
apricots,
avocado,
brown rice,
corn tortillas,
eggplant,
green beans,
mushrooms,
bell pepper,
baking soda,
paprika,
pork,
heavy cream,
sweet onion,
clarified butter,
beef stock,
fire tomatoes,
avocado oil,
milk,
lima beans,
garlic salt,
porcini mushrooms,
guacamole,
harissa paste,
cornflour,
beans,
chicken thighs,
lean beef,
beef bouillon,
cod,
green lentils,
crimini mushrooms,
gnocchi,
baby potatoes,
pinto,
bone in beef,
garbanzo beans,
seasoned salt,
san marzano tomatoes,
petite tomatoes,
mild italian sausage,
okra,
pinot noir,
tomato sauce,
vodka,
yellow cornmeal
Pay attention:
curry powder,
olive oil,
panko crumbs,
collard greens,
sour cream,
cream cheese,
oil,
leeks,
green onions,
all purpose flour,
soy sauce,
baby spinach,
allspice,
jalapeño pepper,
lentils,
pasta,
dill,
pickled jalapeño pepper,
lemon zest,
cottage cheese,
beef,
italian seasoning,
green bell pepper,
herbs,
broccoli,
corn,
light brown sugar,
button mushrooms,
italian parsley,
naan,
cajun seasoning,
rice vinegar,
radishes,
ketchup,
hoisin sauce,
cranberries,
rolled oats,
cider vinegar,
raisins,
cheddar cheese,
greek yogurt,
tofu,
ginger root,
dark brown sugar,
green peas,
russet potatoes,
white wine vinegar,
broth,
egg yolk,
egg noodles,
pine nuts,
mild chili powder,
hot water,
serrano pepper,
sriracha,
tabasco sauce,
cornmeal,
taco seasoning,
shrimp,
cheese tortellini,
baby bella mushrooms,
orange juice,
ham,
tortilla,
vinegar
Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes I found with tomato paste:
Engin Akin's Turkish Radish and Herb Salad (Anatolian Gypsy Salad)
food52.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
Bulgur Salad With Pomegranate Dressing and Toasted Nuts
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
Grilled Lamb Chops With Rouille and Cherry Tomatoes
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb and Pine Nuts from 'Jerusalem' Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 4.8/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Dinner Tonight: Pasta with Cauliflower and Anchovies Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Mushroom-Spinach Soup With Cinnamon, Coriander and Cumin
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Oxtail Braised With Tomato and Celery (Coda Alla Vaccinara)
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10