Is tomato sauce same as crushed tomatoes?
Chef's answer
Despite the large pieces, crushed tomatoes tend to be soupier than tomato sauce. Tomato sauce is a smooth puree without any large pieces, but it's thicker than crushed tomatoes..
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SWAP TIP: Stewed tomatoes can be swapped for whole, crushed, or diced tomatoes if and only if the additional ingredients would mesh with the recipe you're making.
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Crushed Tomatoes: The pieces are smaller than diced tomatoes, but not necessarily smooth and blended in a pureed way. If you use these instead of diced in a recipe that calls for diced, it can make the dish too acidic. ... Tomato sauce is thinner than tomato puree, and often has seasonings added..
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Despite the large pieces, crushed tomatoes tend to be soupier than tomato sauce. Tomato sauce is a smooth puree without any large pieces, but it's thicker than crushed tomatoes..
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Turn a can of whole peeled tomatoes into a can of crushed tomatoes. It's easy. Just chop the tomatoes into quarters. Then, transfer them to a pot.
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Score bottom of each tomato with an X and boil in water until skin pulls away, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool. Peel and quarter tomatoes, then pulse in a food processor until crushed. Tomatoes can be frozen up to 6 months..
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