Unico Crushed Tomatoes
Unico Crushed Tomatoes
Unico Crushed Tomatoes are ripe tomatoes crushed to a medium, pourable texture — a quick base for pasta sauces, soups and stews that thickens as it cooks.
Highlights
- Ripe tomatoes crushed to a medium texture
- Pourable base that thickens as it cooks
- A fast head start on homemade sauce
- Just tomatoes, water, salt and citric acid
- 2.84 L food-service can for high-volume kitchens
What is Unico Crushed Tomatoes?
Ripe tomatoes crushed to a texture that sits between smooth purée and chunky diced — thick enough to build a sauce, loose enough to pour. They are the everyday workhorse for quick homemade pasta sauces, pizza bases, soups and stews, thickening naturally as they simmer.
Why Choose Unico Crushed Tomatoes?
- Medium crush is the most versatile tomato base
- Thickens on its own — less reducing needed
- Simple, clean ingredient list
- Faster than starting from whole tomatoes
How Do You Use Unico Crushed Tomatoes?
Common Uses
- Quick homemade pasta sauces
- Soups and stews
- Pizza and flatbread bases
- Braises and chili
Best Pairings
- Pasta and gnocchi
- Garlic, onion and basil
- Ground meat and sausage
- Parmesan and olive oil
Nutritional Information
Per 1/2 cup (125 mL)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 | |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 1 % |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 1 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g | |
| Fibre | 3 g | 11 % |
| Sugars | 6 g | 6 % |
| Protein | 2 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 180 mg | 8 % |
| Potassium | 650 mg | 14 % |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 1.25 mg | 7 % |
* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot
Ingredients
Tomatoes, water, salt, citric acid.
Certification
- Kosher
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Crushed Tomatoes
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1. How do I use canned tomatoes and pasta sauce?
Use them as the base for pasta sauces, soups, stews, chili, pizza and braises. Whole and diced tomatoes can be simmered down, while ready sauces can be heated and served or seasoned to taste as a starting point.
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2. How do I store leftover tomatoes or sauce after opening?
Transfer any unused product from the open can to a sealed container, refrigerate, and use within a few days. Leftovers can also be frozen in an airtight container for longer storage.
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3. Are canned tomatoes and pasta sauces kosher?
Yes. Unico tomatoes and sauces are kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
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4. What sizes does Crushed Tomatoes come in?
Unico Crushed Tomatoes is available in the following: 796 mL, 2.84 L.
Recipes Using Unico Crushed Tomatoes
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Pork Chops in Tomato Sauce
Browned pork chops simmered in a tangy tomato sauce sharpened with red wine and red wine vinegar.
Key Ingredients: Gallo Olive Oil · Unico Diced Tomatoes · Unico Tomato Paste
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Basil and Tomato Pasta
Unico crushed tomatoes and passata simmer with garlic, rosemary and sun-dried tomato paste into a quick, fragrant sau…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Crushed Tomatoes · Unico Passata — Cucina Fresca
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Pasta all'Arrabbiata
A fiery Roman favourite: pasta tossed in a quick spicy tomato sauce sharpened with garlic and dried chili, finished w…
Key Ingredients: Unico Fettuccine · Gallo Olive Oil · Unico Diced Tomatoes
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Zinfandel & Fennel Tomato Sauce
A deep, aromatic tomato sauce built on browned fennel and red zinfandel, pureed smooth with garlic and parsley — for …
Key Ingredients: Unico Whole Tomatoes · Gallo Olive Oil
Cooking Guides & Tips
- Quick One-Pan Meals with Tomatoes and Olive Oil One pan, canned tomatoes, olive oil and whatever vegetable or protein you have on hand — dinner with almost no cleanup.
- What Is Passata? How to Use Sieved Tomatoes A plain-language guide to passata — smooth, uncooked sieved tomatoes — and how to use it for fast, silky sauces, soups and pizza.
- How to Make a Soffritto: The Base of Italian Cooking The slow-cooked base of onion, carrot and celery that starts countless Italian dishes — what it is, how to make it, and how to use it.
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Unico Crushed Tomatoes for Everyday Cooking
Unico Crushed Tomatoes are ripe tomatoes crushed to a medium, pourable texture — the most versatile tomato base in the range. Thicker than diced or whole tomatoes and chunkier than passata or paste, they give homemade pasta sauces, pizza bases, soups and stews a fast head start, thickening naturally as they cook.