what did italians eat before the tomato was brought to europe?

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@kali Here's a list of homemade Roman recipes. https://pass-the-garum.blogspot.com/ Recommend: salt pork and parsnip mash.
Pass the Garum

Pass the Garum offers up a taste of history by recreating Ancient Rome one recipe at a time. Come and eat like the ancients!