San Marzano Costs More — DOP Doesn't Promise Flavor
San Marzano DOP only proves where and how a tomato was grown — not that it tastes better. What actually separates canned tomatoes is processing stage (whole, diced, passata) and moisture.
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2 articlesSan Marzano DOP only proves where and how a tomato was grown — not that it tastes better. What actually separates canned tomatoes is processing stage (whole, diced, passata) and moisture.
In this recipe Ochiai skips the can and reduces unsalted tomato juice instead, reasoning it's the same tomato at the source. Once pasta hits his sauce, he never turns the flame back on.