Learn more about the pros and cons of canned tomatoes. Tomatoes are sacred in Sicily- where the tomatoes are from, the soil and the variety matter. Many people think that tomatoes are vegetables. They are actually classified as fruits, even though they do not taste quite as sweet as the other fruits, they make ideal sauces. Fresh tomatoes are always preferred but canned tomatoes are so convenient and easy to use. Most Italian kitchens keep canned tomatoes on hand, but they k