So, during the fun-filled wedding bridal shower/bachelorette weekend up in Pennsylvania, I discovered the pleasures of a real-deal Tomato Pie. At first, when I was told we were having Tomato Pie for lunch while prepping for the shower, I thought it was going to be more like a tart or quiche-esque meal. But no, turns out a Tomato Pie in this instance is a Sicilian-type pizza crust with a thick tomato sauce and a smattering of cheese on top, which was served cold. It sorta looked like a regular Sicilian slice with the melted cheese peeled off, haha. Honestly though, I was hooked from the first bite. It's so simple but so so so so so good! Of course I have a special fondness for thick Sicilian pizzas since I was little- I was always the "difficult" one in my family that would as for my own separate Sicilians while everyone else split a regular pie, haha. Anyone else out there familiar with this tasty regional treat?
Wow - that looks amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteYEAH!!! Tomato Pie is definitely a PA favorite!!
ReplyDeleteServed cold? I don't like cold pizza but I'd def give this a try!
ReplyDeleteP.S Got the book! =D
@Shannon: Yeah, it's great!
ReplyDelete@Trish: Thanks for introducing it to me!
@SNC: I guess more like room temp- haha. Glad you got the book!
Aw, ok ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is really common in my super Italian hometown in western PA, but there it's called "homestyle pizza." No matter what you call it, though, it's delicious and I wish it existed in DC.
ReplyDelete@Kristin: Oh nice, good to know what it's called in other areas of PA!
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