The tomato arrived in Europe only after the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus in 1492. At first, it was cultivated only as an ornamental plant. Only later was it discovered that its fruits were excellent to eat. From that point Italian cuisine underwent a revolution, finding its peak, sometime later, in the invention of the pizza margherita.
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Risotto is a traditional dish from northern Italy, particularly popular in Lombardy and Piedmont.
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