Classic Italian Bruschetta Recipe

Classic Italian Bruschetta Recipe

from natashaskitchen.com
22 min

Authentic Italian Bruschetta! Learn how to make a crowd-pleasing tomato bruschetta. The crisp parmesan toasts take these over the top and you will love the drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Ingredients

  • 6 Roma tomatoes (1 1/2 lbs, diced)
  • 1/3 cup basil leaves (chopped)
  • 5 garlic cloves (divided)
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • balsamic glaze ((optional))
  • 1 baguette
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Core and dice tomatoes (or use a food chopper). Drain any excess juice and transfer tomatoes to a medium bowl.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 400˚F with a rack in the center of the oven. Place toasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cut toasts into 1/2” thick slices, slicing diagonally.