Is there a brand of canned tomatoes that makes the perfect sauce?
We, as well as many chefs we know, swear by San Marzano tomatoes. They are a plum tomato grown in Italy that have an incredible tomato flavor and low acidity. This means that you can make great tomato sauce without adding sugar or lengthy cooking time. Be careful though when buying San Marzano tomatoes, as many companies use the phrase as an adjective, such as “San Marzano style tomatoes’. The real thing will have a DOP (Denominazione d’ Origine Protetta) label, which certifies that the tomatoes are the real deal. ↑ back to top What is the proper way to use garlic in Italian cooking? As a Roman, this is a topic about which my Bomba partner is passionate. The best use for garlic is to season the olive oil you are using. To do this, add olive oil to your pan under low heat. Lightly smash 1-2 cloves garlic, just enough to peel off the skin. Toast the garlic until it is light brown. Remove and discard. Garlic has such a pungent flavor that you do not need to mince it or slice it to release
