Who doesn’t love a good pasta with a nice, rich sauce. But don’t forget about one of pizza’s unsung heroes, red sauce! We put so much focus on the toppings, which no doubt are delicious, but, without sauce, everything else would be a rather dry and, frankly, not as exciting affair.

Growing paste tomatoes is ideal for those who want plenty of tomatoes all season long from early to mid-fall.

San Marzano — the iconic fruit that’s the main ingredient in Italian sauces— is a perfect example of a paste tomato. Their skin is thin, easy to peel and they’re sweet yet slightly acidic, a perfect balance in flavors!