Tomato Passata.
This homemade tomato passata is bursting with flavor and can elevate any dish it's added to. Fresh ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fragrant basil come together with tangy tomato paste to create a rich and versatile sauce. Whether you're using it as a base for pasta dishes or as a topping for pizza, this passata will elevate your cooking to a whole new level. The simple process of blending and simmering brings out the natural sweetness of the tomatoes and the richness of the other ingredients. With every spoonful, you'll taste the love and care that went into making this delicious passata.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 15 Fully ripened medium to large tomatoes, halved.
- 1 Large, finely chopped red onion.
- 2 tbls Olive oil.
- 4 Pealed and chopped cloves of garlic.
- 1 tbls Finely chopped basil.
- 1 Desert sp Sundried tomato paste.
- 1 Desert sp Tomato puree.
- 1 tsp Course ground black pepper.
- Salt to taste.
- Makes approximately 1 ltr.
Instructions
- Place the tomatoes, garlic, basil and black pepper into a blender and liquidise.
- Using a large frying pan gently fry the red onion in the olive oil until just golden. Add to blender and liquidise.
- Pour the blender contents into your large pan and bring to the boil. Add the sun dried tomato paste and tomato puree and thoroughly mix. Now gently simmer, stirring frequently for 10 - 15 minutes and reduce until you have the perfect passata.
Yield
Serves 4
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