Reading Time: 2 minutes Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Recipe
Since we can’t travel right now, I thought I’d help you bring a little bit of Italy into your kitchen. Learn how to make this tasty bruschetta with tomato basil recipe from Tuscan Women Cook.
Bring a Bit of Italy to Your Kitchen with This Tuscan Bruschetta Recipe
Unfortunately, we can sit in an outdoor cafe sipping a glass of wine with a delicious Italian meal. To bring a bit of Italy into home kitchens, Coleen Kirnan and Rhonda Vilardo, the owners, and hosts of Tuscan Women Cook provided this bruschetta recipe for me to share with you. As you savor this dish you can celebrate the food and culture of the Tuscan region of Italy.
Tuscan Style Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
Bruschetta is an Italian antipasto of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with a mixture of tomato and basil. It is perfect for using summer tomatoes for a simple appetizer or side dish.
This is a great recipe for an old, not stale, baguette. Dry the baguette in the oven if necessary. Save any leftover tomato mixture for the base of a delicious tomato soup.
Equipment
- toaster or grill
- mixing bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French Baguette; dried and 1/4 in cuts
- 4 cloves Garlic 2 cloves minced, 2 cloves diced
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes; quartered
- 5 Basil Leaves thinly slicked
- 1 Pepperoncino or dash of red pepper flakes
- ⅓ C Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice Tomatoes, mince garlic and, pepperoncino, basil
- Season with Salt and Pepper to taste
- Refrigerate for 1 hour- to allow flavors to meld together
- Slice Baguette to 1/4 in slices. Toast
- Peel and slice 2 cloves garlic lightly rub over toasted bread
- Place bread on serving platter. Top each slice with 1 Tablespoon of tomato mixture. Lightly Drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
