45 recipes using canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are a pantry essential that can be stretched across countless meals. Whether you’re cooking a quick dinner, building flavour into a sauce or using up half a tin left in the fridge, they’re a reliable base for everyday cooking. This collection brings together 45 recipes using canned tomatoes, covering everything from fast weeknight meals to comforting, slow-cooked dishes. Alongside complete recipes, you’ll find ideas that help use up leftover tinned tomatoes — perfect for reducing waste and making smarter use of pantry staples. Simple ingredients, familiar flavours and flexible cooking make these recipes easy to return to again and again.