Best Tinned Chopped Tomatoes Substitutes in Aubergine Parmigiana
This recipe calls for 2 × 400 g chopped tomatoes. If you're out of tinned chopped tomatoes or need to adapt the recipe, here are 4 tested substitutes - each with a quantity guide and notes on how it changes the dish.
About This Substitution
Role in this recipe: Sauce base, liquid, acidity, body
When you don't have a tin or want a fresher/smoother result.
4 Substitutes for Tinned Chopped Tomatoes in Aubergine Parmigiana
1. Passata
Ratio: 1:1 by volume
Smoother and slightly fresher - perfect for pasta sauces. No texture chunks but same flavour.
2. Fresh tomatoes (chopped)
Ratio: 400g fresh per 400g tin
Better when tomatoes are in season (summer). Skin the tomatoes first for a smoother sauce.
3. Passata + diced fresh tomato
Ratio: 200ml passata + 200g fresh
Best of both worlds - the richness of passata with the freshness of raw tomato.
4. Roasted tomatoes (blended)
Ratio: 1:1
Deeper, more complex and slightly sweeter. Roast halved tomatoes at 200°C for 30 minutes before blending.
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