Was pre-Colombian Italian food anything like modern Italian fare? Did Italy have any fruits/vegetables that were akin to the tomatoes its people now famously use in so many sauces and dishes?
hi! there have been a few questions about Italian cuisine, so check these out for previous responses
What was Roman/Early Middle Ages food like in Italy?
How different is food preparation/taste 2,000 years ago vs today?
What were some Old World cuisines like before the Columbian Exchange?
How did tomatoes become so important to Italian cooking?
How much culinary knowledge was exchanged between China and Italy esp regarding culinary techniques?
What was Italian food like before they were introduced to the tomato?