As the tomato did not originate in Italy, and a tomato is the number one ingredient of Italian food, what was food in Italy like before they imported the tomato? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

As the tomato did not originate in Italy, and a tomato is the number one ingredient of Italian food, what was food in Italy like before they imported the tomato?

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hillsonghoods

There's always room for more answers, but the AskHistorians FAQ on Daily Life has some good answers to both halves of your question:

What was Italian lasagna in the late 14th century - before Europeans knew about the tomato - made of? featuring /u/sunagainstgold and /u/gothwalk
How did the tomato become popular in Italy? by /u/caffarelli