Catalan Garlic Bread

Pan con tomate, or pa amb tomquet in Catalan, is the humblest of all tapas. It originated in Catalonia and is typically served at tapas bars as a free snack. This recipe uses tomato pulp, not diced or sliced tomatoes. Another option is to make a tomato concasse by peeling, seeding, and chopping the tomatoes before combining them with oil, minced garlic, and salt and spooning the mixture onto toasted bread.

In tapas bars, the pan con tomate is often topped