Unlike most other tomato-based condiments and ingredients of this kind, it comes uncooked. It may not look like a puree, but pureeing is the first part of the process of creating passata. The second includes going through a sieve to achieve this consistency.
Depending on the brand, the consistency of the passata will be different. Some brands offer smooth passata while others prefer to leave chunks of tomato. There is a common argument that passata can be cooked but in most cases, the one you purchase will be uncooked. The best storage practices for passata should be divided depending on whether the package has been opened or not.
But under no circumstances can you leave passata or any other tomato-based sauce under direct sunlight. The sauce will be spoiled and not safe to eat. An opened passata can be stored for up to 10 days in a refrigerator.
We recommend using the leftovers as soon as you can. In case you need to store it for longer, consider freezing it. You can find all the necessary information about freezing passata in the following sections of this article. Yes, you can freeze both unopened passata and leftover passata. The freezing processes are identical in both cases and include transferring the passata to a different more suitable container. There is an alternative that more and more people attempt and it includes freezing in ice trays which we will also discuss in the following section.
In general, whichever method you choose to freeze your passata, it should be consumed within 3 months. It will remain safe for more but you can forget about the original quality. Most stores sell passata in glass bottles or cans. In both cases, the original packaging will not be suitable especially if you want to freeze an entire unopened bottle. Whatever you choose, make sure it is freezer-safe and has a tight seal to prevent air from getting in.
Once again, you need to leave a little space at the top for the semi-liquid passata to expand. People are trying to freeze everything in freezer trays these days — and in most cases, it works really well! Surprisingly enough, passata is one of the foods that you can safely freeze using this method.
Our recommendation is to fill the separate compartments right below the rim, just as you would with a full-sized container. In this case, however, it has as much to do with being able to get portions of passata out as it does with expanding liquids.
Once you have filled the trays, put them in the freezer without any coverage. Wait a few hours, or until the passata is completely frozen. Once the passata has frozen completely, take out all pieces and put them in an airtight container.
Overall, passata is an ideal ingredient to buy in bulk or prepare in a batch to save money, and it can be preserved for up to three months in the freezer. The method for doing so remains the same either way, thankfully.
Remember, if you have not opened the passata, it will keep in a cool and dark cupboard for nearly 2 years. Once opened, passata can be kept in the fridge for between 7 and 10 days. Try to plan ahead! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Home About Contact.
The rest of the method stays the same. And ideally, this is just after you use it. The earlier you put it in the freezer, the better the results. If you freeze passata properly, it can last for a long time in the freezer.
You can expect frozen passata to last at least three months. After the first three months, you can expect the quality of the passata to begin degrading. There are two common methods of freezing passata. Both of them are very straightforward and only require a few steps.
The first method is in an airtight freezer-safe container, and the other method is in an ice cube tray. And as I said before, it should be frozen as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours of opening the jar, can, or carton. This is the same method for both opened and unopened containers. An ice tray is no longer just for freezing water into ice.
Storing herbs, homemade bouillon, or passata are also some other uses.
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