I am a huge fan of tinned tomatoes. It has been ever so and I always, ALWAYS have multiple tins of them in my larder. I have been known to dine on nothing but a chilled tin of tomatoes sprinkled with lots of black pepper and accompanied with a thick slice of fresh bread spread with softened butter. I'll wager I am not alone in this.
Of course it goes without saying that if you are going to treat yourself to a tin of tomatoes eaten that way, you will want to make sure it's a really nice tin of tomatoes. The el cheapo ones just don't cut the mustard when it comes to that. I have to say with all honesty that the Cirio are my faourite of all the tinned tomatoes and what I use most of the time. I stock up on them when they are on offer. They are really quality. And I am not being paid to tell you that. It comes from my heart. In fact I stock their tomato puree and passata in my store cupboard as well.
They recently asked me if I would like to try one of their recipes. I did. It rocks. I think you will enjoy it too.
*Pan Fried Beef with Aubergine, Tomato and Cannellini Beans*
Serves 4
Wholesome
and delicious, this recipe is a quick take on the traditional
"Spezzatino di Manzo" Italian Beef Stew. Serve with crusty bread, soft
polenta or creamy mash potateos.
for 10 minutes.
Slice the reserved steaks, return to the pan
and simmer for a final 5 minutes. Serve topped with rocket leaves anda
drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
