Strained tomatoes (passata) are puréed, sieved, and often lightly cooked tomatoes without seeds or skins. They have a smooth, thick consistency and an intense tomato flavour. They form an excellent base for sauces, soups, and stews.
Strained tomatoes are frequently combined with salt, onion, garlic, pepper, and tomato purée. They are a central ingredient in curries, pasta sauces like Bolognese and lasagna, as well as in stews and soups. Their versatility is evident in dishes ranging from Indian Butter Chicken to Chili sin Carne.
Ingredients that, besides Salt, frequently appear together with Tomato puree in public recipes.
Strained tomatoes are a staple in savoury dishes, often vegetarian or vegan, and frequently used for lunch or main courses. Italian and Indian influences are noticeable. Curry, pasta, casseroles, and stews are the dominant preparation methods.
There are 18 public recipes with this ingredient in total.
Tomato puree is used in 23 recipes.