Pomodorone
100% Italian, processed from fresh only in July and August
The Novella Semi-Dried Pomodorone is made from 100% Italian tomatoes, processed directly from fresh exclusively in the months of July and August, in the heart of the tomato season.
The unique semi-dried process results in a soft, fleshy, and pulpy specialty, very different from the classic sun-dried tomato.
The taste is delicate and balanced, a characteristic that makes the Pomodorone extremely versatile: from appetizers to pasta dishes, from pizza to fish, even in sandwiches and cold dishes.
✓ 100% Italian tomatoes
✓ Processed directly from fresh
✓ Production exclusively in July and August
✓ Soft, fleshy, and pulpy
✓ Delicate and balanced taste
100% ITALIAN, PROCESSED FROM FRESH
The tomato season
The Semi-Dried Pomodorone is one of the Novella specialties most closely linked to the seasonality of the raw material.
Its production takes place, in fact, exclusively in the months of July and August, when we process the 100% Italian tomatoes intended for this product directly from fresh.
A precise production window, concentrated in the heart of summer and tied to the natural cycle of the raw material.
THE FLAVOR
Soft, pulpy, and delicate
The distinctive characteristic of the Novella Semi-Dried Pomodorone is its unique texture.
The semi-dried processing allows the tomato to maintain a soft, fleshy, and pleasantly pulpy structure, different from the drier and tougher consistency of the classic sun-dried tomato.
The taste also remains delicate and balanced: the tomato preserves its own character without becoming excessively intense.
It is precisely this balance between softness, pulpiness, and delicacy that makes it so versatile in the kitchen.
HOW TO ENJOY IT
One specialty, many possibilities
The Novella Semi-Dried Pomodorone is ready to enjoy and can be used in many preparations.
It is ideal:
- as an appetizer, even simply accompanied by fresh cheeses
- to enrich pasta and first courses
- on pizza, pinsa, and focaccia
- paired with fish and white meats
- inside sandwiches and stuffed focaccias
- to complement salads and cold dishes
Its soft texture and delicate taste allow it to accompany other ingredients without overpowering them.
THREE IDEAS WITH NOVELLA SEMI-DRIED POMODORONE
Paccheri with Semi-Dried Pomodorone and Stracciatella
Paccheri with chopped Novella Semi-Dried Pomodorone, creamy stracciatella, fresh basil, and a sprinkling of Parmesan. A creamy and delicate first course that enhances the softness of the tomato.
⏱ 15 minutes
Gourmet Focaccia with Mortadella and Pomodorone
Warm focaccia stuffed with mortadella, burrata, Novella Semi-Dried Pomodorone, and chopped pistachios. A delicious encounter between creaminess, savoriness, and the delicate sweetness of the tomato.
⏱ 10 minutes
Sea Bass Fillet with Semi-Dried Pomodorone
Grilled sea bass fillet accompanied by Novella Semi-Dried Pomodorone, Taggiasca olives, capers, and a few fresh basil leaves. An elegant and light Mediterranean main course.
⏱ 20 minutes
PAIRINGS
Pairs perfectly with
Burrata and stracciatella — for a soft and creamy encounter
Buffalo mozzarella — for a fresh and Mediterranean pairing
White fish — such as sea bass, sea bream, and amberjack
Mortadella and prosciutto crudo — the contrast between savoriness and delicacy
Pasta — for simple and Mediterranean first courses
Pizza, pinsa, and focaccia — to add softness and flavor without covering the other ingredients
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is the Novella Semi-Dried Pomodorone Italian?
Yes. This specialty is prepared with 100% Italian tomatoes.
Is the Pomodorone processed from fresh?
Yes. The tomatoes intended for this product are processed directly from fresh.
When is it produced?
Production takes place exclusively in the months of July and August, following the seasonality of the raw material.
What is the difference between the Semi-Dried Pomodorone and the classic sun-dried tomato?
The Semi-Dried Pomodorone maintains a much softer, fleshier, and pulpier texture compared to the classic sun-dried tomato. The taste is also more delicate and balanced.
How can it be used?
It is ready to enjoy and is particularly versatile. It can be used as an appetizer, with pasta and first courses, on pizza and focaccia, with fish and white meats, or inside sandwiches, salads, and cold dishes.
PROCESSING FROM FRESH
Following the rhythm of the raw material
The Semi-Dried Pomodorone tells the story, in a particularly clear way, of what it means for Novella to process from fresh.
Its production does not happen indiscriminately throughout the year: we process the 100% Italian tomatoes directly from fresh in the months of July and August, following the seasonality of the raw material.
It is from this processing, concentrated in the heart of summer, that a soft, pulpy, and delicate specialty is born, designed to bring the taste of tomatoes to the table in a form different from the classic sun-dried tomato.
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