passata

British

/ pəˈsɑːtə /

noun

a sauce made from sieved tomatoes, often used in Italian cookery

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Etymology

Origin of passata

Italian

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The sisters were commandeered to help during the annual passata day and other family gatherings, where wine would flow and, inevitably, someone would break out an accordion.

From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2023

Tomato passata is made by cooking and straining tomatoes to create an unflavored, uncooked purée.

From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2023

Slowly stir in the passata, followed by the ground fennel, fennel pollen, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the black pepper.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 17, 2023

Then play around: Make a béchamel base with low-moisture mozzarella, provolone, oregano, and cooked-down passata for a piz-fflé!

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2021

Combine the passata, stock and an eighth of a teaspoon of salt, then pour all over and around the peppers.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 8, 2016

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