The Capuliato pesto of dried tomatoes is a pesto of sun-dried tomatoes and parsley in extra virgin olive oil, perfect if used on bruschetta or croutons or to season pasta: spaghetti, penne or caserecce. The ingredients are blended at low temperatures to preserve the natural characteristics and aromas of the ingredients. The consistency is creamy and easy to spread. On the palate it is tasty and fresh.
The "capuliatu" is a traditional Sicilian condiment, made from dried tomatoes. It can be spread on bread or used as an accompaniment for other dishes. The origin of this recipe and its name is very ancient. In fact, in the vulgar Latin "capulare" means to cut into small pieces ".
As with dried tomatoes in oil, Sicilian capuliato arises from the need to preserve tomatoes for a long time in order to be able to use them beyond the summer season.
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Ingredients: Tomato sauce (41.4%), dried tomato (51.7%), parsley (0.37%), Frantoi Cutrera extra virgin olive oil (6.2%), red chilli pepper (0.04% ), Sicilian oregano (0.21%), brown sugar (0.41%), salt.