Ingredient guide
Cooking With Canned Tomatoes
The most versatile cupboard staple: which type to use and how to make it taste fresh.
How to store canned tomatoes
Cupboard until opened, then transfer to a sealed container in the fridge.
How long does canned tomatoes last?
1–2 years unopened; 5–7 days opened and refrigerated.
Signs it has gone bad
Bulging, leaking, or rusted cans should be discarded unopened.
Cooking notes
- Whole peeled tomatoes usually taste better than pre-crushed.
- Cook tomato paste for a minute in fat before adding liquid.
- A pinch of sugar or a knob of butter softens harsh acidity.
Quick ways to use up canned tomatoes
- Tomato soup
- Quick pasta sauce
- Chili
- Shakshuka