Pomodori Secchi

Description

Pomodori Secchi – Sun-dried tomatoes in oil are a pantry staple. They add intense flavor to a wide variety of dishes.

What are sun-dried tomatoes in oil?
They are tomatoes that have been dried (in the sun or by other methods) to concentrate their flavor, and then preserved in sunflower oil.
This method of preservation not only extends their shelf life, but also gives them the intense flavor of the oil.

How to use sun-dried tomatoes in oil:
Or, you can put them directly into pasta with garlic and olive oil.

Also Blended into a pesto sauce.
Or add them to tomato-based sauces for a more intense flavor.

Pizzas and focaccias:
Use them as a topping for pizzas and focaccias.
Also put them in Salads:
Add them to salads for a burst of flavor.
Use the oil from the jar in salad dressings.

Sandwiches and Bruschetta:
Layer them on sandwiches and bruschetta.
They are especially good in Italian-style sandwiches.

Sauté with garlic and onions as a base for sauces.
Add them to stews.
Use the oil the tomatoes are stored in for cooking.
Sauces:
Blend them with cream cheese or other ingredients, such as butter, to create savory sauces.

Pomodori Secchi – Intense flavor:
The drying process concentrates the natural sugars and acids in the tomatoes, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
They are a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to various health benefits.

They also contain vitamins and minerals.
Preserved in oil, they also offer the added benefit of healthy monounsaturated fats.

Important Notes:
The oil that tomatoes are preserved in is also very tasty and can be used in cooking or as a condiment.
When preserving them, make sure that the tomatoes are completely immersed in the oil to prevent them from spoiling.