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Passata

Tomatoes sieved to a smooth raw or lightly cooked pulp, with skins and seeds removed. It is unsweetened tomato, thinner than paste.

Origin

An Italian way of putting ripe tomatoes by, now sold in bottles and cartons.

Flavour

Clean, sweet-acid tomato.

How to use it

Pour it into sauces and soups as the tomato base. Simmer it if you want it thicker.

Storage

An unopened bottle keeps in the cupboard. Refrigerate leftovers.

Recipes using it

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