This concentrated tomato product adds a caramelized richness to countless dishes. Kelsey Hansen / Food Styling by Annie Probst / Prop Styling by Breanna Ghazali A little tomato paste goes a long way.

Basically, tomato paste is what happens when you cook down tomatoes for a long time, removing as much water as possible, as well as their seeds and skin. It's just super concentrated tomato.

I love a good pasta dish. Pasta alla zozzona, meaty lasagna, and classic baked ziti are all welcome at my table just about any time. Many recipes for pasta sauce call for a few similar ingredients as ...