Tomata Sauce

Tomatoes originated in the Andes of South America and were brought to Europe in the 16th century. They were slow to catch on as an edible fruit, as they were initially thought to be poisonous. However, by the end of the 17th century, recipes were starting to appear for them, initially in Italy and slowly spreading outwards. By the late 18th century they had been fully accepted, though were more usually cooked than eaten raw. They were valued for their acidity and savoury flavour, which we w