Freezing/Defrosting small tinned tomato portions

GavB79

Hi,

I have been cooking more and more HM meals recently, as it's both healthier and cheaper.
I have been making pasta sauce using a base of tinned peeled tomatoes. I use a hand blender to liquidise them then add other ingredients as and when. However, I live alone and find that one standard tin will get me FOUR servings of tomato base. I don't want to eat pasta twice a day for two days. My questions are therefore:

-Can I freeze the blended tomatoes (no other ingredients)?
-What is the best receptacle for such small portion sizes? Ice cube trays?
-Do I need to defrost in the fridge first, or can I just defrost on the hob?

Is there a general thread on what can be frozen and how to defrost etc?

Thanks in advance.

thriftlady_2

Yes you can freeze tomatoes.
Use small plastic bags, yogurt pots or plastic freezer tubs.
Defrost in the pan, microwave or just allow to defrost for a couple of hours.

Why don't you make the tomato sauce first and freeze that in small portions?

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GavB79

Thanks for your reply, however it has prompted further questions having scanned the other threads...

Can I freeze whole raw onions?
People freeze mashed potato, but how would I reheat this not having a microwave? On the hob or in the oven? Can raw potato be peeled/diced and frozen ready for the pan?
Should other veg, e.g. carrots, be peeled first or frozen as bought? Does it make a difference?

Many thanks again

thriftlady_2

GavB79 wrote: »

Can I freeze whole raw onions? You could, but I wouldn't advise it as they'd be impossible to cut after defrosting.They keep so well it isn't really worth it. I freeze chopped onion but it does become very wet when defrosted, best to drain it well before putting in hot fat.
People freeze mashed potato, but how would I reheat this not having a microwave? On the hob or in the oven? Either would work. you might need to add a spot more milk if doing it on the hob. Personally I'd fry it with onions and bacon and any other leftover veg-delicious Can raw potato be peeled/diced and frozen ready for the pan? I think so, but I haven't tried it.
Should other veg, e.g. carrots, be peeled first or frozen as bought? Does it make a difference? I would peel them ready to cook- so yes peel carrots
Many thanks again

Hope that helps;)