La ValleSan Marzano DOP Tomatoes, 1.75 Pound (Pack of 5)

I use La Valle San Marzano DOP Tomatoes to make my tomato sauce. This brand gives genuine, deep tomato flavor to my recipes. I crush these to make my sauce, add seasonings, tomato paste, and simmer to perfection. This makes a very rich sauce. I order these because I have not been able to find this brand in my local grocery store. I do see other reviewers mention purchasing at Trader Joes, but I do not live near that store. I see other reviewers complaining about dented cans, but I have seen dented canned goods in grocery stores, so I am not bothered if some cans are dented, unless there is data indicating we should not purchase can goods in dented cans. I am able to open these using my electric can opener. This is the top recommended D.O.P.-certified brand for making sauce. And I tasted why.

These are the best genuine San Marzano tomatoes I can afford and they’re well worth the money. Be careful when buying products labeled “San Marzano”, read the labels looking for “D.O.P.” and the area where the tomatoes come from. Many companies mention San Marzano, but the tomatoes don’t come from there. San Marzano tomatoes are sweeter and richer in taste, there IS a difference. These are very good, at approx. $6.00 a can. You can get better for more $ but these are just fine. And I’ve bought a case of six many times and NONE OF THE CANS WERE DENTED. Seller is careful with the merchandise; each can was individually bubble wrapped.

I hoped that these would give my pasta sauce a amazing flavor but my family was disappointed. I have purchased other San marzano tomatoe brands that were delicious but these were flavorless. I will try a different brand next time.

Hesitatant to buy seeing reviews of dented cans. They came very well packed no dents

While the outside delivery box was in perfect condition all cans were dented.

The cans were packed with large full tomatoes! My sauce turned out delicious! I’ll buy them again!

I moved out of NY and this was the only tomatoes I've used for several years. Moved to the south and it's nowhere to be found so I thank Amazon for carrying it! It's got a great smooth, not acidic, taste. It's my always go to for all my Italian dishes!!!

The tomatoes are great, but every time I've ordered them, at least one of the cans is damaged and dented to the extent I do not feel safe using them.