La Rustica Passata di Pomodoro finds its origins in an old rural tradition from Salento, where families processed ripe tomatoes in the summer to preserve their flavor throughout the year. That same simple and careful method still forms the basis of this authentic passata today.

The tomatoes are hand-picked in our own fields between July and August and processed fresh within a few hours of harvest. No thickeners, preservatives, or colorings are added. The naturally thick, rich texture is created solely by the quality and concentration of the tomatoes themselves.

No salt is added either, allowing you to finish the taste entirely to your own liking. With its full, pure tomato flavor, La Rustica forms a delicious base for pasta, pizza, homemade sauces, and numerous Mediterranean classics.

An honest passata in which you taste the sun, simplicity, and culinary tradition of Salento.

Recipe ideas:

Pasta al Pomodoro
Gently sauté some garlic in olive oil, add La Rustica Passata di Pomodoro, and let it simmer gently. Season with basil and finish with Parmesan cheese. Simple, pure, and deliciously Italian.

Pizza Margherita
Spread a thin layer of passata on the pizza dough and top with mozzarella and fresh basil. Bake the pizza over high heat for a short time and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Layer grilled eggplant, La Rustica Passata, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Bake in the oven until everything is beautifully golden brown and gooey.

Ingredients: 100% tomatoes

Contents: 250 g