Sun Dried Tomato Spread from Italy

In the shadows of the ancient city of Matera lies Masseria Mirogallo, the Belfiore family farm and production site. It’s in the Basilicata region of Italy, which isn’t exactly a popular place for tourists, but a great place to be a tomato.

After the harvest, tomatoes are sun dried for a number of days, concentrating their sweetness. Then they’re blended with the family’s own olive oil to create a spread with a soft, spreadable texture. That’s the real trick to me. Other sun dried tomato spreads I’ve tried in the past have been more like a bitter/sweet paste. This one is light and almost airy while still bringing a ton of flavor to the floor.

I’ve been using it—well, everywhere! I bet you will, too.