• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Explore Cook Eat

  • Recipes Home
  • 1,000 Foods to Eat Project
  • About Me
  • Recipes
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Salads
    • Soups
    • Europe
  • Travel
    • USA
      • Texas
      • New Mexico
      • Utah
      • North Carolina
  • grocery
  • Kitchen and Dining
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Snapchat
    • Twitter

San Marzano Tomatoes – 1,000 Foods To Eat Project

July 16, 2020 by Grace Leave a Comment

This page may contain affiliate links. So I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about San Marzano Tomatoes, one of the foods in my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project!

Cento Brand San Marzano Tomatoes
Cento San Marzano Tomatoes

1,000 Foods To Eat Project

I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. This is called my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project. San Marzano Tomatoes is Food #35 in my project. 🙂

1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die Front Jacket

What Are San Marzano Tomatoes?

Many people who are knowledgeable about tomatoes consider San Marzano tomatoes the best on earth. Why?

They are grown in the Naples region of Italy, close to Mount Vesuvius. The soil around this area is extremely fruitful due to its proximity to Vesuvius. Characteristic of these tomatoes are:

  • Firm pulp
  • Sweet flavor
  • Skins slip off easily
  • Low seed count
  • Deep red color
San Marzano Tomatoes

Now, it seems there is some controversy as to whether these delicious tomatoes are actually worth it. Truly, I think they are. I didn’t do a taste test with other tomatoes but I did use them in a Spicy Pasta Puttanesca sauce and I have no complaints, none whatsoever. 🙂

DOP Certification

There is a certifying body for these tomatoes called Denominazione di Origine Protetta which means “Protected Designation of Origin.” To obtain this Certification, the tomatoes need to be grown and packaged according to some pretty strict rules. This designation ensures the highest quality product.

Here is an interesting article on DOP Foods of Italy from WalksOfItaly.com. In addition to these tomatoes, DOP certifications are also granted to olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, and proscuitto among other foods. In order for a food to have DOP certification, the label must state that it is DOP certified.

Cento San Marzano Tomatoes
Cento San Marzano Tomatoes

I looked for the DOP Certification on the Cento San Marzano canned tomatoes that I purchased. It wasn’t there. So I did a little digging, and discovered that Cento San Marzano’s used to be DOP certified, but there was some issue over their label not conforming to a new organization’s requirements.

Cento San Marzano’s are now certified by Agri-Cert, which is the largest 3rd party certifying body in the European Union. If you’d like to read more about this, please view this article called “The Truth About San Marzano Tomatoes” on the Cento website.

I’m happy to say that I am completely enchanted with Cento San Marzano Tomatoes, DOP Certified or not! These cans even have a lot code on the top or bottom of the can. You can submit your lot code on Find My Field and view the field in the Sarnese Nocerino area of Italy where your tomatoes were grown. Pretty cool indeed!

Spicy Pasta Puttanesca

I decided to try the San Marzano Tomatoes in a Spicy Pasta Puttanesca. WOW! I cannot source fresh San Marzano tomatoes where I live, so I used canned San Marzano tomatoes by Cento.

Spicy Pasta Puttanesca and salad

It was absolutely delicious! I believe I will be exclusively using these tomatoes from now on. 🙂

Spicy Pasta Puttanesca
Get the recipe for Spicy Pasta Puttanesca here!

I had some leftover San Marzano’s after making my Spicy Pasta Puttanesca, so I used those in The BEST Tomato Basil Chicken recipe that I have here on this site. 🙂 It was SUPERB!

Tomato Basil Chicken
The BEST Tomato Basil Chicken

In conclusion, I hope you will try these AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS tomatoes in your next meal that requires tomatoes! If you can get fresh ones awesome! If not, then try the canned version which is absolutely delicious as well!

Some Other Foods In The 1,000 Foods to Eat Project!

Japanese Eggplant

Japanese Eggplant

French Tarragon Chicken

French Tarragon Chicken

Please follow along with me on this quest to try the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, from the book by Mimi Sheraton! Join me in this journey and discover new foods, experiences, and cuisines which I hope will add inspiration, fun, and joy to your life! For a list of the foods tried so far visit the 1,000 Foods to Eat Project page.

Please join me by signing up here. 🙂

Cheers!

Grace

This page is updated frequently with great Kitchen and Dining products from Amazon!

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Crock-Pot SCCPVL610-S-A 6-Quart Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker with Digital Timer, Stainless Steel
4.7 out of 5 stars (17118)
$43.49 (as of February 28, 2021 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
HOMWE Silicone Oven Mitts and Pot Holders, 4-Piece Set, Heavy Duty Cooking Gloves, Kitchen Counter Safe Trivet Mats, Advanced Heat Resistance, Non-Slip Textured Grip (Black)
4.8 out of 5 stars (10624)
$16.97 (as of February 28, 2021 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Ninja Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender with 1000-Watt Base and Total Crushing Technology for Smoothies, Ice and Frozen Fruit (BL610), Black
4.7 out of 5 stars (23263)
$89.99 (as of February 28, 2021 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Ninja Air Fryer that Cooks, Crisps and Dehydrates, with 4 Quart Capacity, and a High Gloss Finish
4.8 out of 5 stars (20659)
$99.99 (as of February 28, 2021 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
COSORI Smart 12-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo, Countertop Dehydrator for Chicken, Pizza and Cookies, Christmas Gift, Recipes & Accessories Included, Work with Alexa, 25L, 25 L-Black
4.7 out of 5 stars (57804)
$69.99 (as of February 28, 2021 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

Filed Under: 1,000 Foods To Eat Project

Previous Post: « Easy And Perfect Spicy Pasta Puttanesca
Next Post: Simple and Delicious Cacio e Pepe »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Sign up so that you never miss the greatest recipes!

About Me

Hi I’m Grace! I'm married and a mom to my fur baby, Toby, and food and travel are two of my greatest passions! Since our bank account does not allow us to travel or eat out as much as we'd like, I decided I would cook delicious meals that could give us a taste of all the places we'd like to go. My goal is to get you in the kitchen, and inspire you to cook and taste delightful meals that will transport you too. Let’s throw some actual travel in from time to time, all with an emphasis on keeping your wallet full and happy as well. Let’s get cooking and let’s start exploring!! I'm excited to be on this journey with you!!

By the way most of these recipes are Toby taste tested and Toby approved!!

Chief Taste Tester Toby

Toby Chief Taste Tester

Recent Posts

  • How To Cook A Stewing Hen!
  • Super Duper Scottish Mince and Tatties!
  • Sour, Tangy, and Scrumptious Khatti Daal!
  • The Beautiful Blood Orange!
  • The One and Only HOT and NUMBING Chengdu Chicken!

Recent Comments

  • Grace on The BEST Linguine With Pink Shrimp Sauce
  • Paul on The BEST Linguine With Pink Shrimp Sauce
  • Grace on Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts
  • Tori on Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts
  • Grace on Korean Zucchini Side Dish

Archives

Categories

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

My Favorites

Stewing Hen in a crockpot

How To Cook A Stewing Hen!

Mince and Tatties with peas and carrots

Super Duper Scottish Mince and Tatties!

Khatti Daal with salad, paratha, and samosas in the background

Sour, Tangy, and Scrumptious Khatti Daal!

Blood oranges whole and cut

The Beautiful Blood Orange!

Chengdu Chicken

The One and Only HOT and NUMBING Chengdu Chicken!

Baby back pork ribs with baked potato and Central BBQ Jerk Seasoning

Perfect Baby Back Pork Ribs From The Oven

Impossible Burger

Awesomely Delicious Home Made Impossible Burger!

Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Sumptuous and Fun To Eat Bucatini all’Amatriciana!

Lobster risotto and asparagus

Easy and Decadent Lobster Risotto

Penne Carbonara with salad, santa claus, tabasco bottle, greenery, and a lit candle in the background

Easy, Quick, and Delicious Penne Carbonara!

Banoffee Pie with mr and mrs klaus

How To Make Scrumptious Banoffee Pie!

Bunny Chow and salad in the background

How To Make Delicious South African Bunny Chow!

Cawl cennin

Delicious Hearty Welsh Cawl Cennin (Leek Broth)

Cock-a-leekie soup with prunes

How To Make Scottish Cock-a-Leekie Soup

Shrimp Gumbo

Easy Shrimp Gumbo Using Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix!

Rigatoni With Sausage in a white bowl with salad in the background

Roseanna’s AMAZING Rigatoni With Sausage

Spicy Chicken Tenders with purple potato in the background

Spicy Chicken Tenders With Crispies!

Camarones a la Mexicana in a cast iron pan

Incredible Camarones a la Mexicana

Barbacoa Taco

Easy Fall Apart Tender Barbacoa Tacos

Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime

Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime

Tomato Basil Chicken

The BEST Tomato Basil Chicken

Korean Zucchini Side Dish with chopsticks

Korean Zucchini Side Dish

New York Style Hot Dog

New York Style Hot Dogs

Colorado Green Chili

Easy and Delicious Colorado Green Chili

Roasted Beets and Spinach Salad

Beautiful Roasted Beets and Spinach Salad

The Birdhouse Glen Rose, TX

3 Day Weekend – Glen Rose, Granbury, and Dublin, TX

fried pickles ranch dressing and butter pickles

Arkansas Fried Pickles

green tomatillos and flour egg and corn meal mixtures

Alabama Inspired Fried Green Tomatillos

Thai cucumber salad

Easy and Refreshing Thai Cucumber Salad!

  • Instagram

Footer

Amazon Associates Disclosure

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

My Favorites

Stewing Hen in a crockpot
Mince and Tatties with peas and carrots
Khatti Daal with salad, paratha, and samosas in the background
Blood oranges whole and cut
Chengdu Chicken
Baby back pork ribs with baked potato and Central BBQ Jerk Seasoning
Impossible Burger
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
Lobster risotto and asparagus
Penne Carbonara with salad, santa claus, tabasco bottle, greenery, and a lit candle in the background
Banoffee Pie with mr and mrs klaus
Bunny Chow and salad in the background
Cawl cennin
Cock-a-leekie soup with prunes
Shrimp Gumbo
Rigatoni With Sausage in a white bowl with salad in the background
Spicy Chicken Tenders with purple potato in the background
Camarones a la Mexicana in a cast iron pan
Barbacoa Taco
Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime
Tomato Basil Chicken
Korean Zucchini Side Dish with chopsticks

Copyright © 2021 Explore Cook Eat on the Foodie Pro Theme