San Marzano Style Crushed Tomatoes

DeLallo San Marzano Style Tomatoes are sun-ripened Italian plum tomatoes harvested in the Naples region of Italy. Grown from San Marzano style seeds and handpicked from the rich volcanic soil of nearby Mt. Vesuvius, these red-ripe Italian tomatoes are vibrant and sweet with a tender, meaty texture perfect for homemade pasta sauces and all of your favorite everyday recipes.

• Hand-picked Italian plum tomatoes grown and harvested around the Naples region of Italy.
• Packed fresh within 48 hours of harvest to preserve color, texture and most importantly flavor.
• San Marzano Style crushed tomatoes are sweet, vibrant and have a rich tomato flavor.
• Tender, meaty texture perfect for homemade pasta sauces, soups and more.
• Kosher, Non-GMO, All Natural, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Kitchen Tips:

These crushed tomatoes are great to use in any recipe that calls for tomatoes (whole, diced and tomato sauce). 

If you don’t use the whole can, place in a plastic or glass container with lid and store in the refrigerator. Use within 3 days.

Usage Tips:

Use them to make stuffed peppers, chicken enchiladas, chunky tomato soup, homemade pizza sauce and more. 

Crushed tomatoes straight from the can uncooked with a little bit of salt added makes a great authentic Margherita pizza sauce that’s typical of traditional Italian pizza.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are crushed tomatoes? Crushed tomatoes are Italian plum tomatoes that are steam peeled, then crushed into small pieces. Crushed tomato pieces are smaller than diced tomatoes and are packed in a tomato puree. The consistency is pourable but with small chunks of tomato that break down with some simmering, so it’s great for pasta sauces and soups.

Can I make my own crushed tomatoes? Yes, you can. Start with Italian whole peeled tomatoes and cut them into very small pieces with a knife or crush with a potato masher. Homemade crushed tomatoes will contain more seeds than purchased crushed tomatoes, since the seeds y are removed in the process of canning crushed tomatoes.

Is Passata the same as crushed tomatoes? No. Passata is also known as “tomato purée” or “strained tomatoes,” and is made up of tomatoes that have been crushed, puréed and then strained. Passata is thicker than crushed or diced tomatoes, and has no skins or seeds as they are removed completely in the process. Passata and crushed tomatoes can be substitutes for each other in terms of flavor and color, but the texture will be different.

What are the best ways to use crushed tomatoes? Homemade pasta sauces, soups, pizza sauce, chili, and meatloaf.