Datterino Tomato Sauce

Passata di Datterino – The Velvety Essence of the Date Tomato

Imagine a sauce that is so naturally sweet and silky smooth that you’d almost want to drink it straight from the bottle. The Passata di Datterino is the epitome of refinement in the Italian tomato tradition.

At Kelvini, Italian Artisan, we strive for perfection in simplicity.

The Datterino tomato is world-famous in Italy for its date-like shape and unrivalled sugar content. When we process these tomatoes into a passata, something special happens: a sauce that is so naturally rich, deep and velvety that it bears little resemblance to an ‘ordinary’ passata.

For our Passata di Datterino, we select only the ripest Datterino tomatoes. They are puréed and strained with the utmost care to achieve a texture as elegant as silk. Unlike standard passatas, which often have a sharp tang, this sauce is subtle, floral and remarkably sweet. It’s an ingredient that cuts down on cooking time but enhances the culinary experience. Whether you’re making a sophisticated fish soup or a simple pasta dish, with this passata in your cupboard you’ll always have the best of the Italian sun to hand.

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Why we have chosen this Passata di Datterino:

• The Datterino-Magic: A natural sweetness and low acidity that instantly give your sauces a professional, rich flavour.

• Top-class texture: Thanks to the meticulous straining process, the sauce is extremely smooth and velvety.

• Unrivalled Flavour Concentration: Whilst other sauces often need to be reduced to bring out their flavour, this passata is, in itself, an explosion of tomato essence.

• Why we have chosen this Passata di Datterino:

Specifications:

• Selected by: Kelvini, Italian Artisan

• Contents: 330g (approx.)

• Country of origin: Italy (Sole e Sapori)

• Uses: Ideal for refined pasta dishes, light sauces and pairings with fish or shellfish.

• Storage instructions: Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep refrigerated (for up to 3 days).

The Kelvini Tip: This passata is too delicate for strong, overpowering herbs. Use it for a ‘Pasta Bianco-Rosso’: cook fresh tagliatelle, toss it with a little of our finest olive oil and a hint of lemon zest, then spoon a drizzle of this Datterino passata over the top. The balance between the fresh lemon and the deep, sweet passata is a real treat for your taste buds.