Grocery · 700g
Smooth Tomato Puree
What it is
This is a smooth, strained tomato product made from ripe, cooked tomatoes. It has a fine texture and a concentrated tomato flavor. The tomatoes are typically passed through a sieve to remove seeds and skins, resulting in a velvety consistency. It is a versatile base for many dishes, offering a pure tomato taste without added herbs or spices. Its bright red color indicates the quality of the tomatoes used.
How people cook with it
Passata is a fundamental ingredient for creating rich sauces and flavorful soups. Its smooth texture makes it ideal for dishes where a refined consistency is desired.
- Sauce base
- Soup starter
- Braising liquid
- Pizza topping
To use passata, simply pour it directly from the container into your cooking pot. It can be simmered to thicken and develop flavor for pasta sauces, stews, and braises. For a quicker sauce, it can be heated with aromatics like garlic and onions, then seasoned to taste. It also works well as a liquid component in casseroles or as a base for homemade ketchup. Its smooth texture means it blends seamlessly into most preparations.
How it differs from similar foods
Unlike crushed tomatoes which retain some texture from the tomato pieces, passata is completely smooth. It is also less concentrated than tomato paste, offering a lighter tomato flavor that can be easily built upon with other ingredients.
Who it is for
Home cooks looking for a smooth, pure tomato base for their culinary creations will find this ingredient indispensable.
How to keep the rest
After opening, transfer any unused passata to a clean, airtight container. Refrigerate and use within a few days. It can also be frozen in portions for longer storage, ensuring you always have a ready supply.