What Is Tomatoes, canned and How Can I Use It?
Wondering what to do with tomatoes, canned? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 645 recipes to put it to work.
What is tomatoes, canned?
Canned tomatoes, or tinned tomatoes, are tomatoes, usually peeled, that are sealed into a can after having been processed by heat.
Plum tomatoes are the most common choice for canning, since they have a greater solid-to-liquid ratio than other tomatoes and make a more substantial canned product. Commercial canners use a processing tomato, which has a more firm outer peel and pectin layer.
In areas and situations where in-season, perfectly ripe tomatoes are not available, canned tomatoes are often used as an alternative to prepare dishes such as tomato sauce or pizza.
The top uses for canned tomatoes are Italian or pasta sauces, chili, soup, pizza, stew, casseroles, and Mexican cuisine. As they are often more flavorful than commercially produced fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes are not well suited for curries as the flavour overpowers the spices.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (240g)Where found
Tomatoes, canned is usually found in the canned goods section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Tomatoes, canned is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does tomatoes, canned weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 240 grams |
| 1 tbsp | 15 grams |
| 1 can | 190 grams |
| 1 large | 164 grams |
| 1 medium | 111 grams |
| 1 small | 82 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 西红柿罐头 | |
| British (UK) term: | tinned tomatoes | |
| en français: | tomates en conserve | |
| en español: | tomates en conserva |
Recipes using tomatoes, canned
There are 645 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Beef & Peppers
A simple 2 serving beef chunks with green peppers. Simplistic ingredients deliver big satisfying flavor.
Always Loved Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian Chili with bulgur and vegetables--Vegetarian chili: hot satisfying dish for fans of meatless mains.
Santoreggia Rosso Sauce (Savory Red Sauce)
My family loves Italian food so I created this recipe to fit our tastes of a savory marinara sauce that is great over pasta, in lasagna, on pizza and as a dipping sauce. We love it over cooked spaghetti squash. You can make it with the meatballs or leave them out. It very freezes well.
Mom's Favourite Chili
Mom's chili stacks beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and a quiet blend of cumin, oregano, and basil into a slow-simmered family-style pot. Old-school weeknight chili with a long-simmer payoff.
Mama's Marinara Sauce
Simple homemade marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and torn basil. Simmers in 30 minutes for a rustic Italian pasta sauce.
Mexican Rice with Carrot/Peas
Easy Mexican rice with carrots, peas, picante sauce and canned tomatoes with green chilies. A one-pot vegetarian side dish that's ready in under an hour.
A Very Tasty Chili
Smoky beef chili with toasted dried chiles, habanero heat, and kidney beans. Toast, blend, and simmer for deep chile flavor that'll ruin you for canned chili powder forever.
Crockpot Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Crockpot pumpkin turkey chili: lean ground turkey and peppers simmered with tomatoes, real pumpkin, and chili powder. The pumpkin melts in for a velvety, subtly sweet, lighter chili.
Chili with Kidney Beans
Chili with kidney beans is a hearty crowd-size beef chili built on garlic-browned ground beef, peppers, tomatoes, and red kidney beans, simmered low with chili powder, cloves, and bay. Crowd cooker for game day.
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Meatballs in tomato sauce is so popular at our daily cooking, it is delicious and filling, and everyone loves it!
Cowboy Pintos Vegan
Cowboy pintos are a hearty vegan bean pot: dried pintos slow-simmered with tomatoes, onion, carrot, celery, thyme and cilantro until creamy. Spoon it over rice or barley for a stick-to-your-ribs meatless bowl.
Hearty Bean Soup
Hearty bean soup combines kidney beans, sweet corn and tomatoes in a chili-cumin spiced broth, topped with shredded cheddar. A 35-minute pantry meal that feels like it simmered all day.
Very Easy Tomato Soup
Easy creamy tomato soup thickened with potatoes instead of cream, brightened with oregano, basil, and parsley. Naturally vegan, blender-smooth, and pantry-friendly.
Amy's Chili with Hominy (Vegan)
Amy's vegan chili with hominy, pinto beans, chickpeas, zucchini, and a hint of molasses for depth. The dump-and-simmer one-pot weeknight chili that's hearty enough to skip the meat entirely.
Bob's Beef Chili
Nothing is better than a bowl of warm chili in a cold day. It's cozy and warm you up.
Mediterranean Pasta
Mediterranean pasta with chicken, bacon, artichoke hearts, olives, and rosemary in tomato sauce over vermicelli. Crumbled feta on top. Weeknight dinner classic.
Spicy Winter Vegetable Chowder
A warming chowder of turnips, mushrooms, lima beans, and tomatoes seasoned with cumin, fennel seeds, and chili powder in turkey stock. Hearty cold-weather comfort in a bowl.
Rich Tomato & Rice Soup
Vegan tomato rice soup blended creamy with soy milk and garlic, brightened by apple cider vinegar and finished with cooked rice and toasted sunflower seeds. Dairy-free comfort.
Chunky Black-Bean Chili
Thick ground beef and black bean chili simmered with cumin, oregano, and cayenne. Ready in an hour with a rich, smoky broth that begs for a dollop of sour cream and crusty bread.
Weight Watcher Country Pasta & Cheese
Light penne pasta tossed with microwave-cooked mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, and olives. A 20-minute Weight Watchers dinner with bold Italian flavors.
Pumpkin & Tomato Bisque
Pumpkin and tomato bisque with butternut squash, maple syrup, and slow-sweated onions, finished with optional red pepper puree garnish. Low-fat, gluten-free fall soup that skips heavy cream.
Halloween Ghost Toast in Tomato soup
Try something different for your kids at Halloween, this hearty healthy tomato soup served with ghost toast, kids love this creation!
Tomato Braised Brussel Sprouts with Pine Nuts & Croutons
Brussel sprouts are sauteed with browned mushrooms, braised in a tasty tomato sauce, and served with toasted pine nuts and homemade croutons.
Thousand Layer Lasagna
Home made basil and spinach lasagna with home made red and white sauce, with the thousand layers juice sauce and tasty lasagna, it is a great recipe when you have company coming or a holiday dish for your family.
