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Italian Tinned Tomatoes & Vegetables

Discover the true taste of Italy with Ratton Pantry’s premium selection of tinned tomatoes and high-quality preserved Italian vegetables, sourced from trusted artisan producers. Our range includes prized DOP Rega San Marzano Tomatoes, celebrated for their rich sweetness and low acidity, perfect for authentic pizza and pasta sauces. We also offer exceptional Italian vegetables such as artichokes, olives, and friarielli, with specialist lines from respected brands like Greci and Casa Marrazzo, known for their traditional recipes and superior quality. Ideal for home cooks, pizzerias, Italian restaurants, and professional kitchens, our ingredients bring the freshness and flavour of Italy straight to your dishes.

Buy Italian Tinned Tomatoes, DOP San Marzano Tomatoes & Italian Vegetables at Ratton Pantry.

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    Greci Pizza Sauce - 800g

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    Greci Pepper Fillets - 800g

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Italian tomatoes and preserved vegetables

Tinned tomatoes and preserved vegetables give cooks access to ripe produce, regional specialities and consistent preparation throughout the year. This collection spans whole peeled tomatoes, tomato pulp, pizza sauce and passata alongside artichokes, friarielli, mushrooms, peppers, olives and vegetable creams.

Ratton Pantry stocks home and foodservice formats from Italian producers including Rega, Greci and Casa Marrazzo.

Choose the format that suits the dish

Whole peeled tomatoes give maximum control over crushing and texture. Polpa offers ready-cut pulp, passata is smooth and sieved, and pizza sauce provides a more prepared starting point.

Preserved vegetables vary between brine, oil, sauce and seasoned preparations. The packing medium and cut affect draining, seasoning and how the ingredient behaves on pizza or in a finished dish.

Ratton Pantry

Why buy Italian preserved ingredients from Ratton Pantry

We stock a broad enough range for customers to compare tomato formats and build complete pizza, pasta and antipasti menus from specialist Italian ingredients.

Smaller tins suit home kitchens, while large catering formats provide consistency and reduce preparation in pizzerias and restaurants.

Choosing tomatoes and vegetables

For a simple pizza sauce, choose quality whole peeled tomatoes or a purpose-made pulp and season according to the pizza style. Look for the complete protected designation when buying San Marzano DOP tomatoes.

Choose prepared vegetables by flavour and format: friarielli for pleasantly bitter greens, artichokes and mushrooms for savoury toppings, or creams and purées for smooth bases and sauces.

Follow the label after opening and transfer unused contents from tins to a suitable covered container.

Questions & answers

Italian Tinned Tomatoes & Vegetables FAQs

Which tomatoes are best for pizza sauce?

Whole peeled tomatoes or a pizza-specific tomato pulp are dependable choices. The best option depends on whether you want to crush and season the sauce yourself or need a consistent ready-prepared texture.

What does San Marzano DOP mean?

It identifies tomatoes produced under a protected specification in the designated San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino area. Look for the complete protected name and certification on the product, not merely the words San Marzano.

Should pizza tomatoes be cooked before use?

Many Neapolitan-style pizzas use a simple uncooked tomato sauce that cooks in the oven. Other pizza and pasta styles benefit from cooked or reduced sauce; follow the method appropriate to the dish.

What is the difference between whole peeled tomatoes, polpa and passata?

Whole peeled tomatoes offer control over crushing and texture. Polpa is chopped or crushed pulp, while passata is sieved for a smoother consistency.

What is friarielli and how is it used?

Friarielli is a leafy green associated with southern Italian cooking, often sautéed and paired with sausage. Prepared versions can be used on pizza, in sandwiches, pasta and side dishes.

How should unused tinned vegetables be stored?

Follow the label. As a general rule, transfer unused contents from an opened tin into a suitable covered container, refrigerate where directed and use within the stated period.