Italian Tomato Puree with Basil

Having a great can of Italian tomato puree is just as essential in any pantry as having salt and pepper – basics of flavor. Made with crushed Italian tomatoes, La Primavera’s tomato puree is blended with basil leaves and bottled in a glass bottle – as it should be.

Fragrant and rich, La Primavera’s tomato puree is densely texture and has a great balance of sweetness and acidity, which is essential in any tomato product. The addition of bright basil brings it together for a ready-to-use product. How can you use tomato puree? There are so many ways! The classic ways is to use it as a base for creating rich tomato sauces for pastas – blend with spices and ground meat for a flavorful Bolognese, or with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic and basil a traditional Pomodoro sauce.

Use La Primavera’s Tomato Puree with Basil to create dips, marinades and soups, a quick pizza sauce or a bruschetta base. This traditional and versatile product is just what you need to keep around to add a boost of flavor to many dishes.

La Primavera is a brand of the Fratelli Andolfo firm, located in Naples. They combine a blend of authentic Italian recipes with modern production methods, respecting the seasonality of the prime materials and letting them ripen according to nature’s schedule for best flavor.