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Served bruschetta with wine

bruschetta-recipe

Easy and authentic bruschetta recipe with tomatoes, garlic, and basil on toasted bread. The perfect Italian starter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups Ripe Tomatoes Diced (use cherry or Roma)
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil Finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Plus more for drizzling
  • 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt To taste
  • 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper Freshly cracked
  • 6 slices Ciabatta Bread Or any rustic Italian bread

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toast the bread slices in a toaster or under the broiler until golden brown.
  2. In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Optional: rub the toasted bread with a raw garlic clove.
  4. Spoon the tomato mixture generously over each bread slice.
  5. Drizzle with a little more olive oil before serving.

Notes

Use the freshest tomatoes and high-quality olive oil for the best flavor. Optional: rub toasted bread with garlic before topping.