Meanwhile, other tomatoes grown in similar conditions can boast the same rich tomatoey flavour but might not qualify for the San Marzano title. For instance, Paolo Petrilli makes fantastic organic sauces using tomatoes grown just 75km to the north-east of the DOP region. How to cook with San Marzano tomatoes? Garlic: This sauce has quite a bit of garlic, but I feel that the flavor is not overpowering. See below for tips on how to best prepare garlic for the perfect sauce. Purchasing authentic DOP San Marzano tomatoes typically involves looking for the DOP label on the product. Beware of imitations or ones merely called authentic San Marzano tomatoes! The most natural way to serve San Marzano tomato sauce is with pasta. This sauce is particularly good with homemade pasta like cavatelli, tonnarelli and garganelli. All you need is a good showering of parmesan cheese to make the ultimate meal! Please season the sauce well. Tasting is the only way to know if you have enough salt. You may think you can add it at the table but the salt always taste "raw" when you do that - it really needs to be cooked into the sauce.

The volcanic soils in this region are believed to yield tomatoes that are sweeter and less acidic. History of San Marzano Tomatoes Use Casa Marrazzo’s peeled San Marzano tomatoes to make the ultimate pomodoro sauce to serve with pasta. Flavoured with garlic and a pinch of chilli flakes, it’s wonderful with spaghetti or silky ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta. These flavoursome Italian tomatoes are also perfect for pizza sauce, rustic Tuscan bean soups and seafood stews.One minute before the pasta’s cooking time is up, drain it and reserve around 250ml of the cooking water (ladle it into a jug before draining). One of the most popular uses for La Valle San Marzano tomatoes is in the making of Vera Pizza Napoletana, or True Neapolitan Pizza. This style of pizza is known for its thin, crispy crust and simple yet flavorful toppings, including San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. With its rich, robust flavor and smooth, velvety texture, La Valle San Marzano tomatoes are the perfect ingredient for creating an authentic and delicious Neapolitan-style pizza. Read the ingredients: The only ingredients in DOP San Marzano tomatoes should be tomatoes and salt. Avoid any cans that contain added preservatives, flavors, or colors. In fact, the flavor of these tomatoes was so good, you could use them in any recipe where tomatoes are the star. These Hunt’s tomatoes will shine. Nicola first explored cooking as a career when training at Leiths, before spending the next decade in Finance. However... after a stage as a chef at a London Michelin-starred restaurant, Nicola saw the incredible ingredients available only to chefs. And wanted access to them herself. So Sous Chef was born.

If you like a good glass of wine, I highly recommend a great Merlot or Zinfandel. Have a look at my big list of vegan wines for more recommendations of Vegan Society trademarked wines. The indication "Pomodoro San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP" is a sign of genuine quality. The Perfect Conditions in Campania, Near Naples Elongated shape of the berry with parallel longitudinal depressions, bright red color, scarce presence of seeds and placenta! fibers, bright red skin and easy to peel, typically sweet and sour taste:’Canned San Marzanos maintain their fresh flavor and high-quality taste, which is an excellent substitute when fresh isn't readily available. The canning process seals in the naturally sweet flavor, making them a fantastic choice for sauces and recipes where the flavor can truly shine. Using Canned Tomatoes in Recipes