Passata Rustica - Strained Tomatoes

This delicious Passata Rustica consists of fresh and ripe uncooked tomatoes made into a puree which is strained of their seeds and skins, resulting in a flavorful, velvety-smooth sauce that is a staple feature in countless kitchens for its versatility and rich flavors. In Italy, a great Passata is at the heart of homemade soups and pasta sauces, plus a wide variety of other recipes.

You can use this outstanding Passata Rustica in any dish that calls for tomatoes, or one you think would benefit from their enhancing flavor. You can add it to soups, stews, pasta sauces, marinades to provide a fresher, vibrant rich-tomato flavor that will come through stronger than if regular tomatoes were simply chopped through.

Our Passata Rustica is part of Zia Rosa’s tomato-based range, an Italian company renowned for working with and providing top-of-the-line tomatoes all over the world. Their famous San Marzano Tomatoes DOP are known for their unique taste as they grow around Mount Vesuvius, one of the best tomato growing regions thanks to its sun-drenched, volcanic soil, which provides stronger, sweeter flavors.