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Grey ceramic plate filled with rigatoni covered in red sauce and topped with fresh basil.

Pasta Sauce With Passata (Tomato Puree)

4.37 from 22 votes
Add onion, garlic and red wine to tomato puree to make a simple pasta sauce with passata taste like a fresh tomato sauce from Italy.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Eloïse Jennes

Ingredients 

  • 4 servings of pasta gluten-free
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup (120 ml) red wine
  • 28 oz (800 ml) passata also known as tomato puree
  • 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch of salt and pepper
  • Fresh basil

Instructions

  • Finely mince the onion and garlic.
  • In a large pan or skillet with olive oil, sauté the onion and garlic over medium-high heat until fragrant.
  • Pour in the red wine and allow it to reduce by half. It should take about 5 minutes.
  • Bring salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Add the passata, vegetable broth, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to the pan with the onions. Let it simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, while the pasta cooks.
  • When the pasta is done, swirl it around the pan until covered in sauce. Serve with fresh basil.

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Notes

  1. One serving of pasta equals 2-3 ounces (60-85 g).

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g
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