Passata recipes

Passata is one of those ingredients that I always try to have in the cupboard. It's such a useful addition to so many recipes. But, if you have come here wondering what passata is, I'm

This homemade Italian Tomato Passata ( puree) recipe - is the best one! Perfect for pasta, pizza and other favorite Italian dishes. Must have.

It took a few visitors from the mountainous region of Trentino for me to discover that Italians also make polenta using spuds. This is perfect for us, as we don’t grow the kind of corn that’s good for polenta and there’s no Tasmanian version we’ve found. But this is just as delicious and tastes nothing like the mash it first resembles. Prepare your bowling arm, however, for the constant stirring required. This is good with a tomato sauce with meatballs or a ragù of some kind.

While your pantry probably has a few bottles of silky smooth pureéd passata that come in handy. You really must have a batch of your own homemade passata because some recipes are best with this over store-bought passata. Here's how to make it.

Easy tomato passata (pressed tomatoes) made with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and basil. Super easy to make and a delicious addition to sauce or pizza.

This Italian style tomato basil soup is ready in under 30 minutes and has so much flavor. It is creamy, tasty and perfect for any season.

A chili recipe featuring zesty Italian sausage, Calabrian chilies, banana peppers, kidney beans and rich tomatoes. Click the link to get the recipe.

Looking to change up your pasta game? Try this easy puttanesca sauce recipe. It's positively bursting with bold, robust flavor!

Passata is a smooth and uncooked tomato puree that is a common ingredient in many Italian dishes. It has a rich tomato flavor and smooth texture. If you are unable to find passata, there are several viable substitutes that can work just as well in your recipes.

Bottle up the goodness of tomatoes when they're at their peak.