Pappa al Pomodoro

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 35 min cook

Ingredients

• 2 lb or 3 cups ripe tomatoes or good passata
• 3 cups torn stale Tuscan bread
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup leaves basil
• 2 cups vegetable broth or water
• to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1Sauté garlic in oil gently. Add tomatoes; cook to sauce.
2. 2Add bread and liquid; simmer, mashing to a thick pappa.
3. 3Stir in basil off heat. Rest for flavors to settle.
4. 4Serve warm or room temp with more oil.