We’re Putting Sundried Tomatoes in Everything, Just Like They Do in Southern Italy

We’re Putting Sundried Tomatoes in Everything, Just Like They Do in Southern Italy

Sundried tomatoes are a quintessential Italian ingredient—they are commonly used in pastas and salads, and they’re a popular antipasti choice, too, thanks to their tangy, rich taste. Interestingly, that signature flavor comes from the way sundried tomatoes are prepared—they are quite literally dried in the sun. The process is centuries old and likely originated in Southern Italian regions like Sicily and Puglia, where, before refrigeration, the …