Beyond Pasta – 7 Plant-Based Meals You Can Make with Passata Sauce

Beyond Pasta – 7 Plant-Based Meals You Can Make with Passata Sauce

Lucia’s Passata is more than a tomato sauce - it’s a symbol of heritage. Made from 100% Australian tomatoes, our passata is pure, preservative-free, and crafted with the same devotion Lucia once poured into every pot.

In every jar lies a story: of family, care, and responsibility to future generations.
Here are seven nurturing, plant-based meals you can make using Lucia’s Passata tomato sauce.

1. Mediterranean Eggplant Bake

Layer grilled eggplant, zucchini, and capsicum with Lucia’s Passata, then bake until bubbling.
A comforting tomato pasta sauce recipe that feels like home.

2. Lentil & Tomato Stew

Combine lentils, onion, and garlic in Lucia’s Passata tomato sauce for a wholesome, protein-rich meal that nourishes without compromise.

3. Stuffed Capsicums

Fill capsicums with brown rice, herbs, and roasted vegetables, then bake in Lucia’s Passata for a complete plant-based pasta sauce meal.

4. Shakshuka with Passata

An easy tomato sauce recipe for breakfast, lunch, or dinner - simmer capsicum and onion in passata, add spices, and top with eggs or tofu.

5. Tomato & Spinach Gnocchi

Toss gnocchi through Lucia’s Passata, stir in spinach, and top with basil. A vegetarian pasta recipe with tomato sauce that brings everyone to the table.

6. Minestrone Soup

Add a jar of passata to beans, vegetables, and stock for a heart-warming meal - simple, nourishing, and perfect for cool nights.

7. Tomato & Lentil Curry

Lucia’s Passata adds richness to lentils and spices for a gentle, grounding meal that honours both flavour and wellness.