This authentic Italian tomato bruschetta is one of our favorite appetizers at home. I found this easy recipe through Natashas Kitchen one weekend and have made them several times already ever since then. We make them whenever we have a gathering, and it never disappoints! The flavors are incredible – you should definitely try this.
Ingredients
Tomato Bruschetta
- 6 Roma tomatoes
- 1/3 cup of basil leaves
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
For the toasts
- 1 baguette
- 3 tablespoons of virgin olive oil
- 1/2 to 1/2 cup of shredded parmesan cheese
- balsamic glaze (optional)
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Instructions
Step 1:
Dice the Roma tomatoes and drain the excess liquid. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
Step 2:
Stack the basil leaves and roll them up. Thinly slice the basil into thin ribbons using a sharp knife. Add to the tomatoes.
Step 3:
Finely minced the garlic. Set aside about one clove worth of minced garlic and transfer to a small bowl with 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Add the remaining to the bowl of tomatoes.
Step 4:
Add two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, one tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, half a teaspoon of salt, and a quarter teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well and set aside to marinate for about 15 to 30 minutes.
Step 5:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit with the rack at the center of the oven.
Step 6:
Diagonally cut the baguette into half-inch thick slices. Arrange the toast on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the garlic-infused olive oil onto the toast. Flip them over and repeat.
Step 7:
Top each toast with shredded parmesan cheese. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes, then increase the heat to broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Step 8:
Place the toast on a platter and the tomato mixture in a bowl. When assembling, top the toast with the tomato mixture, and drizzle a little bit of olive oil and balsamic glaze on top. Serve and enjoy!
