Casa Rinaldi Pomodorini (Cherry Tomatoes)

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

The Casa Rinaldi Cherry Tomatoes in Can, or Pomodorini, are whole unpeeled tomatoes in tomato juice, with a size similar to cherries (hence, the name). They are bright red in color, plump and firm but very juicy. They have a pleasant, mild, yet sweet flavor, with hints of tartness.

PREPARATION AND PAIRINGS

Pomodorini are popularly used in Mediterranean cuisine, but they’re also great to use in seafood dishes or salads. Use them in your side dishes for meat or fish. You can also use them for pizzas and pasta sauces.

SIMPLE IS ALWAYS BEST

Spanish conquistadors introduced tomatoes to Europe by bringing them in from Central and South America. But Pasta al Pomodoro as a dish only started becoming popular in 1837, when Ippolito Cavalcanti, a chef and author, published the first recipe for “vermicelli al pomodoro.”

Literally meaning “pasta with tomato sauce,” Pasta al Pomodoro has now become such a classic Italian dish, it’s basically part of the national identity.

Storage Instructions

Keeps well in the pantry. Once opened, store in the fridge. Consume within a week.