There's a better tomato sauce—and it's been hiding in plain sight. Passata, Italy's go-to smooth tomato purée, has slowly but steadily made its way into mainstream American grocery stores over the ...

Passata made with fresh tomatoes is best defined as the essential Italian ingredient for endless dishes and making it is such an important ritual. For many families the tradition is carried out in the ...

Homemade passata is more than just tomato sauce—it’s an Italian tradition rooted in fresh ingredients, slow cooking, and family heritage. From choosing ripe tomatoes to simmering with aromatics, every ...