Italcarciofi Sundried Tomatoes in Oil, 280g

Italcarciofi Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Oil are a staple of southern Italian cooking. Drying ripe tomatoes in the sun removes their water and concentrates their flavour, so a single small piece is intensely sweet and savoury. The tomatoes are then softened, seasoned and packed in oil, so they’re tender and ready to use with no soaking. They’re made by Italcarciofi, a producer of vegetable preserves founded in 1999 in San Ferdinando di Puglia, in the farming country of northern Puglia.

A few sun-dried tomatoes add a lot of flavour to everyday cooking. Chop them into pasta sauces, risotto and stews, or scatter them over pizzas and focaccia. Fold them into omelettes, layer them into sandwiches with mozzarella, or serve them as part of an antipasti board. Blitzed with nuts, parmesan and some of their oil, they make a quick red pesto. They go especially well with our Italcarciofi Whole Artichoke Hearts.

Why we love it

• Concentrated flavour. A small amount goes a long way.
  
• Ready to use. Unlike dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, they don’t need rehydrating.
  
• Two ingredients in one jar. The tomato-infused oil is good for cooking and dressings too.
  
• Endlessly useful. They work in pasta, bakes, salads, sandwiches and antipasti.
  

How to use

Lift the tomatoes from the jar, let the excess oil drain off, then slice or chop them as needed. Add them towards the end of cooking for the brightest flavour. Don’t waste the oil: use it to fry onions and garlic for a sauce, brush it over bread before toasting, or whisk it with vinegar for a dressing.

More information

• Weight: 280g
  
• Ingredients: Tomatoes (54%), sunflower oil, vinegar, salt, spices, acidity corrector: citric acid, antioxidant: ascorbic acid
  
• Allergens: None
  May contain traces of sulphites and celery
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep refrigerated with the tomatoes covered in oil and use within 30 days.
  
• Also included in our Italian Deli Gift Box.