Bodrum Tomato Passata Sauce Fresh Italian Tomatoes 680g

Passata is sieved tomato, smooth and pourable, with the skins and seeds removed so it can go straight into the pan. Bodrum Passata comes in a 680 g glass bottle with a red screw cap and a red label, and the label states that it is made only from fresh Italian tomatoes.

In a Turkish kitchen it is a handy shortcut. Use it as the base for a quick pasta sauce with garlic and olive oil, to loosen a pot of sautéed aubergine and peppers, for baked eggs in tomato sauce (a close cousin of menemen), or to colour and flavour rice, bulgur pilaf and lentil dishes instead of tomato paste. It also works spread thinly on a homemade pizza or lahmacun base. Season it with salt, a pinch of sugar and herbs to taste, and simmer for ten to fifteen minutes for a thicker sauce.

Store the unopened bottle in a cool, dry cupboard. Once opened, keep the passata in the fridge in a covered container and use it within a few days, or follow the storage advice printed on the label. Check the pack for the full ingredient list.