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tomato
The tomato is the edible, often red, berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as a tomato plant.
The tomato is the edible, often red, berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as a tomato plant.
It is features in many dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks. While tomatoes are fruits—botanically classified as berries—they are commonly used as a vegetable ingredient. Numerous varieties of the tomato plant are widely grown in temperate climates across the world, with greenhouses allowing for the production of tomatoes throughout all seasons of the year.
TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
Serves 8
Ingredients
1 fresh red tomato - chopped
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic - chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Add all ingredients to blender, food processor or use a jar and an immersion...
Serves: 4 | Preparation time: 15 mins | Cooking time: 40 mins
Spaghetti: 380 g
Guanciale : 150 g
Cherry tomatoes: 100 g
Black garlic: 4 cloves
Thyme: 1 sprig or a teaspoon of the dried one
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO): 2 tbsp
Parmigiano, grated: to taste
Salt: to taste
Method
Place cherry...
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INGREDIENTS:
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