Passata is an uncooked tomato purée strained of seeds and skins. The process traditionally involves using a food mill, but we’ve simplified things with a blender instead. Have passata on hand for all kinds of pasta and pizza sauces, soups, or stews. Make a big batch and freeze it for later so you can enjoy the flavour of summer tomatoes year-round.
- Remove the core from the top of the tomatoes.
- Working in batches, add tomatoes to a large pot of boiling water. Cook until the skin starts to wrinkle and split, 45–60 sec. Place them in an ice water bath. Continue with the rest of the tomatoes.
- Peel tomatoes using your hands or a paring knife. Squish out the seeds.
- Add tomatoes to a blender with sauce mix. Purée until smooth.
- Use in your favourite pasta or pizza sauce recipes. If not using within a few days, freeze.
Use the freshest tomatoes you can get your hands on! If you have a choice, tomatoes with less juice and fewer seeds are best, like plum (aka Roma) tomatoes.
Not a fan of food waste? Save the seeds for your next batch of salsa, soup, stew, or Spanish Rice.
Per serving (½ cup): Calories 30, Fat 0.4 g (Saturated 0 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 2 g.
Nutrition information is estimated based on an ingredient database and should be considered approximate. The accuracy of this information is not guaranteed.
For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favourites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavour, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!
- Remove the core from the top of the tomatoes.
- Working in batches, add tomatoes to a large pot of boiling water. Cook until the skin starts to wrinkle and split, 45–60 sec. Place them in an ice water bath. Continue with the rest of the tomatoes.
- Peel tomatoes using your hands or a paring knife. Squish out the seeds.
- Add tomatoes to a blender with sauce mix. Purée until smooth.
- Use in your favourite pasta or pizza sauce recipes. If not using within a few days, freeze.
Use the freshest tomatoes you can get your hands on! If you have a choice, tomatoes with less juice and fewer seeds are best, like plum (aka Roma) tomatoes.
Not a fan of food waste? Save the seeds for your next batch of salsa, soup, stew, or Spanish Rice.
Per serving (½ cup): Calories 30, Fat 0.4 g (Saturated 0 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 2 g.
Nutrition information is estimated based on an ingredient database and should be considered approximate. The accuracy of this information is not guaranteed.
For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favourites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavour, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!