Rega San Marzano DOP Tomato Pack of 4 (400g Each), Imported From Italy

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Tester after tester remarked that these Italian-style tomatoes from Cento tasted like a satisfying San Marzano tomato plus a little something extra. Of course, our Test Kitchen pros were right on the money: These tomatoes are real San Marzanos canned with a touch of salt and basil.

This variety of tomato is absolutely delicious when fresh, but is commonly grown for canning or tomato paste. The deep tomato flavor is unrivaled and makes the best tasting red sauces.

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The warm climate, rich soil, and specific geography that contribute to the superior quality of Italian San Marzanos are difficult to replicate elsewhere. The Process of Canning Better digestion: The fiber in DOP San Marzano tomatoes promotes healthy digestion and can help to prevent constipation and other digestive issues. Tinned tomatoes are incredibly versatile and can be used for making pizza sauces, seafood stews, curries and more! What makes this type of tomato special comes down to both the tomato strain and the production methods.

Royalty's Gift: Legend has it that the first seeds of San Marzano tomatoes were a precious gift from the Viceroyalty of Peru to the King of Naples in 1770. Talk about a high-profile housewarming present! Is San Marzano a kind of tomato or a place? Both! There are hundreds of types of tomato plant out there, from giant, palm-sized Brandywines to teeny-tiny cherries, in shades from pale yellow to deep dark purple. Of these, only two varieties can be called San Marzano: either the San Marzano 2 or the Kiros tomato. Both have an even red color, distinctive long plum shape, thin skin, and more firm flesh and fewer watery seeds than other varieties. But to be officially called San Marzano, they must also must be grown in the region of Agro Sarnese-Nocerino, a low-lying valley around the Sarno river in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius in Campania. That’s why you might see American-grown tomatoes labeled as San Marzano-style—they’re growing the right plants, but doing so outside of the designated region. Let's explore the essence of these majestic plum tomato fruits to understand what is special about San Marzano tomatoes that truly sets them apart. 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.The San Marzano tomatoes are grown in Campania, Italy, which is known for producing some of the world's best tomatoes. The region's fertile volcanic soil, ample sunshine, and mild climate provide the perfect growing conditions for these tomatoes. This is why they are considered to be one of the best tomato varieties in the world.

Add the very finely chopped onion and cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes stirring regularly. The onion will soften but shouldn’t color beyond golden. Monitor cooking the onion closely and adjust the temperature accordingly. Sometimes called red gold, or the king of tomatoes, they are primarily known as San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP.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. There's nothing quite as flavorful as San Marzano tomatoes DOP. The tradition in which they are grown and harvested, and the volcanic soil in which they are cultivated, all combine to make San Marzano tomatoes DOP amazingly delicious and sought after. Our pomodoro sauce uses San Marzano tomatoes. This variety are ideal for sauces, thanks to their dense flesh and fantastic fragrance. We’ve added garlic cloves for mellow sweetness, and salt to help enhance the natural sweetness of tomatoes. Sclafani San Marzano Tomatoes are also known for their integrity. These tomatoes are carefully selected and delivered to ensure that they arrive at their destination in perfect condition. This attention to detail is reflected in the quality of the product, which is consistently excellent. They are renowned for their unique flavor, originating from Central and South America, but are specifically cultivated in the small town of San Marzano sul Sarno, near Naples, Italy.