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La Rustica — Artisan Tomato Sauce
680 g format
Tomatoes from our farm, hand-picked in July and August, processed fresh with no added salt. The large 680 g format — for those who use it often or in larger quantities.
From our farmHand-picked July–AugustNo salt — no additives
La Rustica is the artisan Puglian tomato sauce in the 680 g format: the choice for those who really use it. Same tomatoes grown on our farm in open fields, same hand-picking in July and August, same artisan processing on the same day. No salt, no additives, pasteurised. Just tomato. An artisan tomato sauce the way it used to be made.
The only difference from the small format is quantity: more tomato per bottle, fewer changes and fewer caps to open. Ideal for large families, frequent cooks or those who like to stock up.
Sauce or passée?
They are the same thing: here is why
In everyday use tomato sauce and passée are used interchangeably, and that is fine. The technical distinction is subtle: passée is fresh tomato that has been passed and nothing more, without additional cooking. Sauce involves cooking with other ingredients. What you find here is fresh tomato, passed, and nothing more: call it what you like, the result in the pan is the same.
What matters is starting with a good tomato. Ours comes from a Puglian variety grown in open fields, harvested at ripeness and processed fresh. No pre-cooking, no salt, no additives. Pasteurised for food safety.
Properties
Lycopene: why cooked passée is good for you
Tomatoes are naturally rich in lycopene, a precious antioxidant that protects cells from ageing and reduces the risk of certain cardiovascular and tumour-related diseases. Not everyone knows that lycopene is released in much greater quantities during cooking compared to raw tomato: cooked passée is richer in lycopene than fresh tomatoes.
Adding a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil further enhances lycopene absorption: it is a fat-soluble molecule, better absorbed in the presence of good fats. So the classic Puglian sauce — passée, EVO oil, basil — is not just delicious: it is also one of the most nutritious preparations there is.
In the kitchen
Ideas for using it
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Spaghetti al pomodoro in 10 minutes
No long cooking needed. In 10 minutes over a lively flame you have a sauce fragrant with fresh Salento tomato. The quality of the passée does the work.
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Pasta alla norma
With fried seasonal aubergines: a Sicilian classic that works brilliantly with an intense Puglian passée. Add salted ricotta and the dish is complete.
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Tomato risotto
Toast the rice, add the sauce and cook with stock. A spoonful of Puglian stracciatella at the end transforms it into a gourmet dish.
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Pizza base
The right consistency: not too liquid, not too thick. Does not release water during cooking. Season with salt, oregano and a drizzle of EVO oil.
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In many Puglian families making passée is still a collective ritual: multiple generations gather, work the fresh seasonal tomato, fill the bottles that will last all winter. Every bottle is a concentrate of summer flavours, a bond with the land. We do the same — on our farm, with our tomatoes — and bring it to your door. |
Ordering and shipping
How to order it at its best
| Format |
680 g per bottle. Also available in the 420 g format. |
| Minimum order |
Multiples of 12 bottles. Only with packs of 12 can we use the specially designed anti-break polystyrene boxes. |
| Up to 48 bottles |
Shipped in anti-break polystyrene boxes. |
| Over 48 bottles |
Shipped on pallet. Contact us for a quote. |
| Quantity discounts |
Buying in quantity earns discounts that often cover shipping costs. No free shipping due to weight. |
| Storage after opening |
Refrigerate in a closed container. Consume within 3–4 days. |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you want to know
What is the difference between this format and the 420 g?
The same product in different quantities. The 680 g is the large format, ideal for large families or frequent cooks. The 420 g is the small format, more practical for first-time tasting or lower consumption.
Why buy in multiples of 12?
Because only with packs of 12 can we use the specially designed anti-break polystyrene boxes. Below 12 units protective packaging cannot be guaranteed.
Does it contain salt or additives?
No. The passée contains only fresh Puglian tomatoes processed artisanally and pasteurised. No added salt, no additives, no artificial preservatives.
How is it cooked?
No long cooking required. For a quick sauce 10 minutes is enough. It also works for slow cooking in braised dishes. The quality of the tomato makes the difference on its own.
Are the tomatoes from your farm?
Yes. Grown on our farm in open fields, planted in April-May and hand-picked in July and August.
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Puglian tomato sauce the way grandmothers made it
Tomatoes from our farm, hand-picked in July and August, processed fresh. No salt, no additives, pasteurised. La Rustica — artisan Puglian tomato sauce, 680 g format.
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