What Is Tomato Passata?
Suppose you’re cooking an Italian recipe and reviewing the ingredients for your grocery run. You might notice that the list often includes passata. What is tomato passata?
Ingredients
- 6 tomatoes large ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion large, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot, stirring until softened and lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the tomato paste until combined.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Simmer the mixture for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up any large chunks of tomato with a wooden spoon.
- When the tomatoes have softened and released some of their juices, use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer it to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, then let cool before using or storing.
Notes
Enjoy your homemade tomato passata! It's perfect for adding to pasta sauces, pizza sauce, soups and stews, or even spreading on toast with a little ricotta.
Nutrition
Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 9gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gSodium: 296mgPotassium: 2258mgFiber: 12gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 6638IUVitamin C: 118mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 3mg
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