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    Home » Dinner Recipes

    25 Recipes You Can Make With a Tin of Tomatoes

    Author: Amy Fulwood | Published: Mar 31, 2020 | Modified: Aug 14, 2023

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    Whole, chopped, crushed, plum...whatever type of tinned tomatoes you have on hand you can make so many different recipes with this pantry staple! These recipes are all simple, healthy and delicious. 

    The key to pantry recipes is being flexible and using what you have. All of the recipes below can easily be altered to fit what you've got on hand, if you've got any questions about substitutions then do comment below or send me a message on social media!

    I normally keep plenty of tins of chopped tomatoes in the cupboard so that's what's used in most of the recipes below but if you can only get whole then you can use a wooden spoon (or your hands!) to break them down. 

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    Tinned Tomato Recipes

    Orzo Risotto with Tomato & Mascarpone

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    Orzo Risotto with Tomato & Mascarpone
    This creamy one pot orzo risotto is made with tomatoes and mascarpone which makes it such an indulgent and tasty main meal. Serve topped with a sprinkling of parmesan for an easy weeknight dinner.
    30 minutes minutes
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    Overhead shot of orzo risotto on a marble surface

    Potato Curry with Creamy Tomato Sauce

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    Potato Curry with Creamy Tomato Sauce
    Potato curry is an easy, vegan friendly recipe. This is a quick and healthy Indian inspired curry which is perfect drizzled with a speedy yoghurt sauce.
    50 minutes minutes
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    Pesto Pasta Bake with Giant Shells

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    Pesto Pasta Bake with Giant Shells
    This simple pesto pasta bake is a vegetarian main dish which is perfect for feeding a crowd. Giant pasta shells are stuffed with a creamy ricotta and pesto filling then baked with homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella.
    1 hour hour
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    Hearty Quinoa Chilli with Beans

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    Hearty Quinoa Chilli with Beans
    This vegan quinoa chilli recipe is such a hearty and warming Mexican inspired dinner! Vegetarian chilli makes for a delicious weeknight recipe and it's so easy too.
    45 minutes minutes
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    Spicy Lentil Soup with Coconut

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    Spicy Lentil Soup with Coconut
    This spicy lentil soup is my favourite vegan comfort food! It's such a healthy and hearty winter dish made with red lentils, curry powder and coconut milk.
    40 minutes minutes
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    Vodka Pasta Sauce with Sun Dried Tomato

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    Vodka Pasta Sauce with Sun Dried Tomato
    This pasta dish with a rich and creamy vodka pasta sauce is an easy and indulgent vegetarian dinner. This tomato vodka sauce is great for a weeknight dinner or for serving to friends!
    30 minutes minutes
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    Jackfruit Tacos

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    Jackfruit Tacos
    Jackfruit tacos are an easy Mexican inspired dinner made using canned jackfruit and a spicy chipotle sauce. Serve these vegan pulled pork style tacos for a simple weeknight meal. 
    1 hour hour
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    Aubergine Pasta Bake with Balsamic Tomato Sauce

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    Aubergine Pasta Bake with Balsamic Tomato Sauce
    Aubergine pasta bake with a balsamic tomato sauce and topped with plenty of melted cheese is a comforting and filling vegetarian dinner perfect for colder weather.
    40 minutes minutes
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    Smoky Bean Stew with Kale

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    Smoky Bean Stew with Kale
    This vegan butter bean stew recipe is a healthy cold weather recipe. It's hearty enough to be served on its own or with some crusty bread.
    45 minutes minutes
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    15 Minute Chickpea and Spinach Curry

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    15 Minute Chickpea and Spinach Curry
    This healthy chickpea and spinach curry is an easy vegan recipe which takes just 15 minutes to prepare! Serve with rice and naan for a filling dinner.
    15 minutes minutes
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    Prawn Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce

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    Prawn Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce
    This healthy prawn pasta has a spicy sauce made with tomatoes, chilli and plenty of garlic. It's such an easy recipe to make and is perfect for a busy weeknight. 
    20 minutes minutes
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    Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches with BBQ Sauce

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    Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches with BBQ Sauce
    These BBQ pulled jackfruit sandwiches are an amazing vegan alternative to meat! They're so easy to make and the filling can be used for tacos, in wraps, on nachos or even pizza.
    1 hour hour
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    Breakfast Skillet with Spicy Beans

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    Breakfast Skillet with Spicy Beans
    This healthy breakfast skillet is loaded with spicy beans and runny eggs. It's such an easy and delicious brunch perfect served with crusty bread.
    20 minutes minutes
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    Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese with Mushrooms

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    Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese with Mushrooms
    This vegetarian spaghetti bolognese is an easy meat free recipe made with mushrooms and a rich tomato sauce for a super comforting and filling bowl of pasta.
    40 minutes minutes
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    Sausage Pasta with Peppers & Tomato Sauce

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    Spicy Sausage Pasta with Peppers & Tomato Sauce
    Sausage pasta is an easy Italian dinner recipe with a rich tomato sauce and sweet red peppers perfect served with a side salad.
    40 minutes minutes
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    Easy Mixed Bean Chilli with Roasted Red Peppers

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    Easy Mixed Bean Chilli with Roasted Red Peppers
    This healthy vegan bean chilli is made from a mixture of kidney and black beans for an easy and filling Mexican style dinner. Serve with rice, in wraps or on nachos!
    40 minutes minutes
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    Creamy Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry

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    Creamy Cauliflower Chickpea Curry
    This creamy cauliflower chickpea curry recipe is a great gluten free dinner. Serve with rice and naan for a comforting vegetarian meal.
    20 minutes minutes
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    Bowl of curry and rice with naan on a blue background

    Mediterranean Fish and Vegetable Bake

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    Mediterranean Fish and Vegetable Bake
    This healthy one pan fish and vegetable bake is bursting with Mediterranean flavour from the tomatoes, olives and plenty of herbs. Serve with plenty of crusty bread.
    55 minutes minutes
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    15 Minute Spicy Salmon Linguine

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    15 Minute Spicy Salmon Linguine
    This spicy salmon linguine takes just 15 minutes to make and has a rich tomato sauce with a salty kick from the capers and plenty of garlic. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
    15 minutes minutes
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    Spicy Veggie Stew with Quinoa

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    Spicy Veggie Stew with Quinoa
    This spicy veggie stew has a rich curry sauce and plenty of healthy vegetables, spices and quinoa. It's so easy to make and takes just 30 minutes!
    30 minutes minutes
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    Vegetarian Sausage Pasta Bake

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    Vegetarian Sausage Pasta Bake
    This easy vegetarian sausage pasta bake is so cheesy and comforting. With a rich tomato sauce, your favourite brand of vegetarian sausages and plenty of mozzarella.
    30 minutes minutes
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    Overhead shot of vegetarian sausage pasta bake on a checked cloth with wooden spoon

    Chipotle Eggs and Potatoes with Kale

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    Chipotle Eggs and Potatoes with Kale
    This skillet chipotle eggs and potatoes makes the best easy breakfast or dinner. The whole thing is made on the stove top and is full of Mexican flavour!
    40 minutes minutes
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    White Bean Tomato Bake with Halloumi

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    White Bean Tomato Bake with Halloumi
    This halloumi, kale & white bean bake is what vegetarian dinner dreams are made of! Serve with a loaf of crusty bread or a big green salad to keep it gluten free.
    40 minutes minutes
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    White bowl of halloumi, kale & white bean bake with a gold fork and a cloth

    Spicy Halloumi Curry with Potato

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    Spicy Halloumi Curry with Potato
    This halloumi curry with potato is extra spicy and filling. Serve with rice and naan for a vegetarian meal that's great for a busy weeknight.
    30 minutes minutes
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    White bowl of rice and curry on a blue surface

    One Pot Gnocchi Bake with Tomato & Mozzarella

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    One Pot Gnocchi Bake with Tomato & Mozzarella
    This one pot gnocchi bake with rich tomato sauce and topped with melty mozzarella cheese is a comforting vegetarian dinner. It's perfect for a weeknight family dinner!
    40 minutes minutes
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    Overhead shot of one pot gnocchi bake on a blue background with a wooden spoon

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