Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Ingredients
4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 garlic clove, cut in half
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
10 medium fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
8 slices crusty Italian bread
Extra virgin olive oil (to drizzle)
Procedures - COMBINE diced tomatoes and chopped garlic in a mixing bowl. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Add half of chopped basil and 4 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.
- DRIZZLE both sides of bread slices with extra virgin olive oil. Grill bread lightly on both sides.
- RUB grilled bread with cut half of garlic clove to infuse with flavor. Top each slice with tomato mixture.
- GARNISH with remaining chopped basil and serve immediately.