About This Product

Hyde Farm chose this passata because it captures what makes Puglian produce extraordinary: tomatoes grown in iron-rich red clay, kissed by maritime breezes from the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The result is natural sweetness balanced by bright acidity. Picked at peak ripeness then minimally processed, it becomes a smooth passata that forms the perfect base for pasta, soups, pizza and sauces. Honest, vibrant and deeply flavoured — this is Puglia in a bottle.

WHY WE LOVE IT

✓Grown in mineral-rich red soil

✓Tomatoes ripened between Adriatic and Ionian seas

✓Smooth, seedless, naturally sweet passata

✓Perfect pasta sauce base with bright flavour

Serving Suggestions & Cooking Instructions

Preparation: This is a raw, base ingredient that requires cooking to develop its full flavour.

Method: Sauté a clove of garlic or finely diced shallots in extra virgin olive oil until translucent. Pour in the passata and simmer gently over a medium-low heat for 10–15 minutes. Season with sea salt and black pepper towards the end of cooking.

Pro Tip: To preserve the vibrant “bright acidity” mentioned, add fresh herbs like basil or oregano only in the final minute of simmering.

The Ultimate Pizza Base: Because it is smooth and seedless, this passata is the gold standard for homemade pizza. Spread a thin layer over your dough; its natural sweetness means you won’t need to add sugar.

Classic Marinara: Use this as the foundation for a quick Marinara sauce to pair with Rummo Spaghettoni. Its mineral-rich depth from the “terra rossa” soil provides a complex flavour that stands out even in simple recipes.

Soups & Broths: Use it to add body and a vibrant red colour to a classic Minestrone or a Mediterranean fish stew (Cacciucco).

Bloody Mary Mix: For a non-culinary twist, the high quality and bright flavour of Puglian tomatoes make this passata an excellent, thick base for a premium, chilled tomato juice cocktail.

Storage Instructions

Store away from sources of light and heat. After opening, store in the refrigerator at 4-8°C and consume within a few days.