Whole Tomatoes with Juice

Store unopened cans in a cool, dark pantry. Once opened, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Freezing works well in a freezer-safe container, leaving some headspace.

For finer texture, pulse gently in a food processor or blender to your desired consistency.

Drain and reserve the juice if you need to control the liquid content of a recipe.

Add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes, especially in long-simmering sauces.

Garlic

Onions

Basil

Oregano

Red pepper flakes

Olive oil

Pasta

Pizza

Soups

Stews

Using the entire can of tomatoes and juice in recipes that only call for diced or crushed tomatoes, leading to an overly liquid dish.

Not checking the ingredients list for added salt or preservatives if you are on a sodium-restricted diet.