Bruschetta al Pomodoro

Name: Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 loaf baguette, sliced; 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced small; 12 leaves fresh basil, torn; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tsp balsamic vinegar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Crispy toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil. A bright, classic Italian appetizer.

25 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanAppetizerOvenVegetarian

Ingredients

1 loaf baguette, sliced
4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced small
12 leaves fresh basil, torn
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F.
2

Arrange 1 loaf sliced baguette on a baking sheet and brush lightly with 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
3

Toast in oven for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
4

Meanwhile, combine 4 medium diced small ripe tomatoes, 12 leaves torn fresh basil, 2 cloves minced garlic, remaining olive oil, 2 tsp balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
5

Let the tomato mixture sit for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6

Spoon topping generously onto each toasted baguette slice.
7

Serve immediately while bread is still warm.

Questions

Can I make Bruschetta al Pomodoro gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 loaf baguette, sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Bruschetta al Pomodoro keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Bruschetta al Pomodoro?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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