Passata is made from ripe tomatoes that have been puréed and sieved to remove the skin and seeds. It is sold in jars and can be smooth or chunky depending on the sieving.
Tomato risotto
Pasta with winter ratatouille
Slow cooker chickpea tagine
Fish soup with rouille-topped crostini
Creamy tomato soup
Spicy Mexican eggs (huevos rancheros)
Gazpacho shots with pimenton and caraway seed twists
Virgin Mary
Once opened a jar will keep in the fridge for up to a week.
It’s useful to keep in the cupboard to use in soups, sauces, pasta dishes, casseroles, or anything that needs a concentrated tomato flavour. It’s also great for using in drinks with a tomato base, such as Bloody Mary.
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