Unico Passata — Cucina Fresca
Unico Passata — Cucina Fresca
Unico Passata is uncooked strained tomatoes — a smooth, fresh-tasting purée with no skins or seeds, ready to become a bright, simple sauce.
Highlights
- Smooth strained (sieved) tomatoes
- Fresh, bright tomato taste
- No skins or seeds
- Just tomatoes, salt and citric acid
What is Unico Passata — Cucina Fresca?
Ripe tomatoes puréed and strained to remove skins and seeds, then bottled uncooked — so the flavour stays fresh and bright rather than cooked-down. Completely smooth, it becomes a quick marinara or pizza sauce with little more than a simmer, and pours easily into soups and braises.
Why Choose Unico Passata — Cucina Fresca?
- Smooth, sieved — no skins or seeds
- Uncooked for a fresh, bright flavour
- Becomes a simple sauce with just a simmer
- Smoother than crushed or diced tomatoes
How Do You Use Unico Passata — Cucina Fresca?
Common Uses
- Quick marinara and pizza sauce
- Smooth soups and bisques
- Light, fresh pasta sauces
- Braising liquid and shakshuka
Best Pairings
- Basil, garlic and olive oil
- Fresh mozzarella
- Pasta and gnocchi
- Cream for rosé sauces
Nutritional Information
Per 1/4 cup (60 mL)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 | |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g | |
| Fibre | 1 g | 4 % |
| Sugars | 4 g | 4 % |
| Protein | 1 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 3 % |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 3 % |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2 % |
* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot
Ingredients
Tomatoes, salt, citric acid.
Certification
- Kosher
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Passata — Cucina Fresca
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1. How do I use canned tomatoes and pasta sauce?
Use them as the base for pasta sauces, soups, stews, chili, pizza and braises. Whole and diced tomatoes can be simmered down, while ready sauces can be heated and served or seasoned to taste as a starting point.
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2. How do I store leftover tomatoes or sauce after opening?
Transfer any unused product from the open can to a sealed container, refrigerate, and use within a few days. Leftovers can also be frozen in an airtight container for longer storage.
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3. Are canned tomatoes and pasta sauces kosher?
Yes. Unico tomatoes and sauces are kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
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4. What sizes does Passata — Cucina Fresca come in?
Unico Passata — Cucina Fresca is available in the following: 680 mL.
Recipes Using Unico Passata — Cucina Fresca
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Basil and Tomato Pasta
Unico crushed tomatoes and passata simmer with garlic, rosemary and sun-dried tomato paste into a quick, fragrant sau…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Crushed Tomatoes · Unico Passata — Cucina Fresca
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Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes & Garlic
A simple, fresh tomato-and-garlic sauce, milled smooth and tossed with linguine — clean Italian flavour in half an hour.
Key Ingredients: Unico Linguine · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Diced Tomatoes
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Gnoccata al Pomodoro
A semolina 'pizza': cooked semolina enriched with eggs and parmesan, spread on a tray and baked under tomatoes, mozza…
Key Ingredients: Unico Durum Semolina · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Whole Tomatoes
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Zinfandel & Fennel Tomato Sauce
A deep, aromatic tomato sauce built on browned fennel and red zinfandel, pureed smooth with garlic and parsley — for …
Key Ingredients: Unico Whole Tomatoes · Gallo Olive Oil
Cooking Guides & Tips
- What Is Passata? How to Use Sieved Tomatoes A plain-language guide to passata — smooth, uncooked sieved tomatoes — and how to use it for fast, silky sauces, soups and pizza.
- Tomato Paste, Passata and Sauce: Which to Use When Tomato paste, passata, pasta sauce and pizza sauce all start with tomatoes — here's what each is and when to reach for it.
- How to Make a Soffritto: The Base of Italian Cooking The slow-cooked base of onion, carrot and celery that starts countless Italian dishes — what it is, how to make it, and how to use it.
Unico Passata — Cucina Fresca for Everyday Cooking
Unico Passata is smooth, uncooked strained tomatoes with the skins and seeds removed. Smoother than crushed tomatoes and fresher-tasting than cooked sauces or paste, it becomes a bright marinara or pizza sauce with just a brief simmer — the choice when you want a clean, simple tomato flavour.