The reason, I am convinced, is that we often use quite a bit of tomato paste in our recipes and the Italians either use less or none at all. Italian tomatoes have the benefit of ripening outside ...

Italian tomato purée is the most acclaimed variety ... Heat until the tomato pulp has reduced to a thick paste. Use in pasta sauces, casseroles and soups.

About Red Sauce Pasta Recipe: Delicious red sauce pasta, slow cooked in a tangy tomato sauce and served in an authentic Italian way. This is a great recipe for brunch or to pack in your kids tiffin.