Pomodoro

Sweet and savoury dishes that showcase the depth of Italy’s favourite produce, the tomato. From slow-roasted tomato focaccia to spaghetti all'arrabbiata, tomato jam to sun-dried tomato biscotti, each recipe highlights the tomato’s bold character in unexpected ways.

'Joyful cooking that lets the mighty tomato take centre stage’ – JAMIE OLIVER

'I can’t imagine cooking without tomatoes – and now I can’t imagine cooking them without this brilliant book!’ – STANLEY TUCCI

Who better to guide you through the world of tomatoes than chef Gennaro Contaldo, born and brought up in Southern Italy, where long, hot summers produce some of the world’s finest tomatoes?

From juicy fresh tomatoes to quality tinned varieties, passata, purée and sun-dried tomatoes, this is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. Whether you’re looking for a quick midweek meal, a comforting classic or something a little more unexpected, Gennaro shows just how much you can do with tomatoes.

These recipes go far beyond pasta sauce. Discover:

FRESH AND VIBRANT: Tomato Cocktail Spritz, Caprese Skewers

SWEET AND SURPRISING: Jammy Tomato Brownies, Elderflower and Tomato Ripple Ice-Cream

BOLD AND BUBBLING: Sausage Ragu, Courgette Parmigiana

RICH AND MOREISH: Sun-dried Tomato Biscotti, Savoury Profiteroles

COSY AND COMFORTING: Pastina Broth, Cannellini Bean Crumble

DRAMATIC AND DELICIOUS: Red Ravioli, Four-tomato Focaccia

TANGY AND PUNCHY: Green Tomato Chutney, Quick Ketchup

Discover a whole new side to the world’s best-loved ingredient.

Reviews

'Joyful cooking that lets the mighty tomato take centre stage’ – JAMIE OLIVER

'I can’t imagine cooking without tomatoes – and now I can’t imagine cooking them without this brilliant book!’ – STANLEY TUCCI

About the author

Gennaro Contaldo’s warmth, Italian spirit and sense of fun have led him to be one of the UK’s most-loved chefs. He is renowned for being a mentor to Jamie Oliver and teaching him, with Antonio Carluccio, everything Jamie knows about Italian cooking. Gennaro is a favourite on Saturday Kitchen, has his own YouTube food channel, and is an ambassador for Citalia, Parmigiano Reggiano and Birra Moretti. In autumn 2026, he opened BOLO, a new Italian restaurant in Soho, inspired by traditional Italian trattorias and serving dishes influenced by his upbringing on the Amalfi Coast. He lives in east London with his wife and twin daughters. @gennarocontaldo