DeLallo Tomato Purée is an authentic, all-natural purée crafted with handpicked plum tomatoes strained to remove seeds and skins. The resulting sauce is velvety smooth with a vibrant, rich tomato flavor. A great tomato puree is at the heart of homemade soups and pasta sauces, but this versatile ingredient can be used in a number of everyday kitchen creations to include chili recipes, pizzas sauces, tangy tomato marinades for beef and more. Create a simple sauce in under 8 minutes with DeLallo tomato puree, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, salt and fresh basil.

• Featuring red-ripe plum tomatoes.
• Traditional sauce starter.
• Velvety smooth texture. 
• Rich, vibrant tomato flavor.
• Ready-to-use ingredient; cuts down on prep time.
• Kosher.
• Non GMO.
• No preservatives.
• Fat free.
• Gluten free.

Kitchen and Usage Tips:

Tomato purée is a quick and easy pasta sauce and pizza sauce. It can be used as a robust tomato base for soups and chili recipes. Tomato puree is a vibrant addition to braised meats, meatloaves and baked meatballs. Create tangy marinara sauces for dipping fried appetizers and breadsticks. Passata tomato purée is a simple sauce for stuffed peppers, baked pasta dishes and casseroles. It can be used in recipes that call for a sauce with a fresh tomato flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is tomato puree?

Tomato purée is a thick, smooth sauce made by cooking and straining tomatoes. It's a real kitchen staple that comes in super handy for a variety of dishes, adding that rich tomato flavor we all love. Whether you're whipping up a hearty pasta sauce, a cozy soup, or even a savory stew, tomato purée can bring a deep, robust taste that enhances the dish. Plus, it's a great item to have on hand for making your cooking routines a bit easier, letting you infuse that delicious tomato goodness into your meals with ease.

Is passata and tomato purée the same thing?

Passata is a tomato sauce that has been strained and puréed, so technically it is a tomato purée. However, most canned tomato products labeled “tomato purée” are condensed and so thicker in consistency and richer in flavor. Passata has a lighter, fresh-tomato flavor and it is a bit thinner in consistency too.

Is tomato puree and marinara the same thing?

No, tomato puree is basically tomatoes that have been cooked and then strained or blended to create a thick, smooth liquid. It's pretty simple and straightforward, with no added spices or ingredients. This makes it a versatile base that can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to sauces.

Marinara sauce, on the other hand, starts with a similar tomato base but then dances to the next level with the addition of garlic, onions, herbs, and sometimes other vegetables. It's a seasoned sauce that’s ready to mingle with your pasta, pizza, or whatever dish you feel like pairing it with. It’s flavorful and ready to go right out of the jar or after a quick simmer on the stove.

Is tomato puree and tomato sauce the same thing?

Tomato puree is thicker and has a deeper tomato flavor. It's made by cooking and straining tomatoes, with nothing much added to it. It's really just tomatoes that have been blended into a smooth consistency.

Tomato sauce, on the other hand, is typically thinner and has various herbs, spices, and sometimes even a bit of sugar added to it. It's cooked longer than puree, which allows the flavors to meld nicely together, making it perfect for adding directly to dishes like pasta or pizza.

What are substitutes for tomato puree?

Tomato Paste: A bit thicker and more concentrated, but it works wonderfully when diluted with water. Try mixing one part tomato paste with one part water to mimic the texture and consistency of tomato purée.

Canned Tomatoes: These can be blended to a smooth consistency to make a perfect substitute. Whether you use whole, diced, or crushed tomatoes, just blend them up until smooth.

Fresh Tomatoes: If you’ve got a bit more time, you can cook down fresh tomatoes to create a homemade purée. Simply chop them up and simmer them on the stove until they break down and become saucy.

Tomato Sauce: It’s a bit thinner and might be seasoned, depending on the brand, but in most cases, it can substitute tomato purée in equal measure for sauces and stews.

Can I use tomato puree instead of canned tomatoes?

Yes, tomato puree can be used instead of canned tomatoes in recipes that call for a tomato product with a smooth consistency.

Can I use tomato puree instead of tomato paste?

It isn’t recommended to use tomato paste instead of tomato puree, as tomato puree is thin in consistency with a lighter fresh tomato flavor. Tomato paste is a super thick, condensed tomato product made with tomatoes that are cooked down until liquid is removed.

Can I use tomato puree as pizza or pasta sauce?

Tomato puree is not a complete pasta or pizza sauce, but an ingredient in their creation. Tomato purée is the foundation of tasty Italian pasta sauces and pizza sauces.