FAST, EASY, FRESH
YOU SAY TOMATO, WE SAY DINNER
When tomatoes are at their best—like this month—they’re always on our table. Try them in a simple soup or an elegant pasta
Pappa al Pomodoro
ACTIVE 1 HOUR TOTAL 1 HOUR 4 SERVINGS The soup equivalent of dipping your bread into tomato sauce, this rustic dish is summer’s comfort food.
2 lb. tomatoes, cored, quartered
2 garlic cloves, smashed
½ tsp. fennel seeds
6 Tbsp. olive oil, divided, plus more Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
4 sprigs basil
¼ loaf country-style bread, crust removed, torn into 2" pieces (about 1 ½ cups), divided
Preheat oven to 450°. Toss tomatoes, garlic, fennel seeds, and 3 Tbsp. oil in a large baking dish; season with salt and pepper.
Roast, stirring occasionally, until the…