Description
Master the art of classic Italian Bruschetta with fresh basil. This recipe guarantees a perfect balance of crunchy toast and vibrant, juicy tomato topping.
Ingredients
- 1 large baguette or crusty loaf
- 4–5 ripe Roma tomatoes (or 2 pints cherry/grape tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 2–3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Prep Tomatoes & Basil: Dice tomatoes finely and place in a sieve to drain for 15-20 minutes. Thinly slice basil into ribbons. Combine drained tomatoes and basil in a bowl.
- Toast Bread: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice baguette into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Brush with olive oil and toast for 5-8 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.
- Garlic Rub: While bread is warm, rub one side of each toast slice with a peeled garlic clove.
- Season & Assemble: To the tomato mixture, add 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir gently. Spoon generously onto garlic-rubbed toast. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins