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The precise answer is because they were introduced to Italy following the discovery of America by the Spanish.
Naples at the time was under Spanish rule and the commercial ships brought this strange new fruit, or is it a vegetable, to the city.
It soon became popular and lent itself to early fusion cooking.
The zone of Mount Vesuvius and much of the Campania coast still provide Italy with most of it's tomato crop, although beware of illegal importation of tomato paste from China passed of as 'Made in Italy'.
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∙ 11y agoBasil is an herb, used to flavor other food, therefore it does not quite fit the definition of a staple food; you could not subsist on basil. But Italians use it a lot, because they enjoy the flavor. It goes well with oregano.
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What do Italians eat and why?
Pizza, pasta, tomatoes, fresh basil, rice, bread, ice cream, garlic bread
Why do Italians eat what they eat?
Italians eat what they eat out of preference. Every nation and culture has some food that they find to be pleasing to them and prefer to eat it often.
What holiday foods do Italians eat?
Italians eat several foods like pasta, pizza...ect
Do Italians eat meatloaf?
No
What do Italians eat for supper in Italy?
When Italians eat they have food that is native to Italy, such as pastas. They also eat pizza, like other nations.
Why can't horses eat tomatoes?
I'm pretty sure they can eat tomatoes.
What do Italians eat at home?
pasta
Do people eat lots of pasta in Italy?
Yes. Invented by the Italians and eaten by the Italians.
What is the duration of Killer Tomatoes Eat France?
The duration of Killer Tomatoes Eat France is 1.57 hours.
What does they eat pasta but not hamburgers mean?
That they are Italians.
Do Italians eat healthy foods?
Yes
Do Italians eat seafood?
yes of course they do
