Brodetto

Brodetto, boreto or broéto is a tomato-based seafood stew prepared in many regions along the Italian coast. This comforting dish was traditionally prepared by fishermen with the catch they could not sell, so it is no surprise that the key ingredient of every local version of boreto is a fish, crustacean, or squid most commonly caught in the area. Flavored with garlic, rosemary, onions, bay leaves, salt, and pepper, boreto is usually served with polenta, although a simple slice of bread to soak up the delicious sauce is an even simpler, yet equally satisfying accompaniment.