Homemade Passata Recipe
Passata is not that difficult to make at home.And using fresh tomatoes you will notice a real difference in taste.It's a key ingredient in many Italian dishes, such as sauces, pizzas, etc. Homemade passata is great for an authentic Italian flavour, more details below the recipe.
Servings 800 ml
Calories 179kcal
Cost per serving £1
Equipment
- Sauce pan
- Sieve or strainer
- Rotary Food mill (Available from Amazon)
Ingredients
- 1 kg Roma Tomatoes or San Marzano Tomatoes (or more)
- 1 litre Water (Tap water will do) - used for washing tomatoes
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes under a cold water tap
- Cut the tomatoes in half or quarters (if large)
- Place in a large saucepan with lid on
- Put in the oven or on the hob at low heat for about 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft
- When the tomatoes are soft remove from heat and use a food mill or blender to extract the liquid.
- (You might need to run it through a sieve a couple of times, repeating the process with the material from the sieve)
- Either store it in the freezer or resealable jars
Video
Notes
The above video was made today (28 June 2021) using good quality vine tomatoes bought in a shop (I ran out of last years Passata made from San Marzano tomatoes).
You can use any type of tomato to make passata - however I've found San Marzano to get the best taste.
There is simply nothing better than using your own freshly picked tomatoes to make Passata, it will make a real difference to your recipes.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal