Make Homegrown Tomatoes The Star In This 3-Ingredient Pan Con Tomate Recipe - Tasting Table

"Pan con tomate (bread with tomato) proves it doesn't take a long list of fancy ingredients or complicated cooking techniques to create a mouthwatering dish. Known as pa amb tomàquet in Catalan, this simple tapa hails from Catalonia in northeastern Spain. It's said pan con tomate originated as a way for peasants to moisten dry bread while utilizing the region's abundance of tomatoes and keep hunger at bay between meals. Nowadays, it's regarded as a traditional tapa in both Catalan and Spanish cuisine, working just as well as a homemade snack as it does in a fancy establishment."

"It couldn't be easier to make this delicious dish, and recipe developer Michelle Bottalico's version of pan con tomate takes less than 15 minutes to make with a few basic steps involving minimal ingredients. The best advice we can offer for such a simple dish is to reach for the best quality ingredients, as their flavors and textures will take center stage here. This recipe will come in handy when you need a bite that's satisfying, comforting, delicious, and economical all at once."

Pan con tomate is a simple Catalan tapa made from toasted rustic bread rubbed with garlic, grated ripe tomatoes, salt, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. The dish originated as a peasant method to moisten dry bread and use an abundance of tomatoes. Minimal ingredients and quick preparation—often under 15 minutes—allow the quality of the bread, tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil to define the flavor and texture. Rustic or artisan loaves and vine-ripe tomatoes provide best results. The preparation suits casual snacks or upscale servings and pairs well with a variety of tapas or light meals.

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