Giusi wrote:

> The most common thing is just to drain them well and squish them in the fist
> and through the fingers. That goes on top of sliced garlic (if used) and
> some herb usually oregano.

Yup, that is how my family would use them.
Hand squishing for sauce or any use was important. I don't know why...?
It feels "right" to continue doing it this way.