Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

By Margie79

This is oh so yummy! This recipe comes from the book "Cucina Amore" - highly recommend this one to all Bruchetta lovers!

Ingredients

• 6 * 6 roma tomatoes, diced
• 2 * 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 * 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 3 * 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/4 * 2 1/4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
• 8 * 8 slices Italian bread, cut about 1 inch thick
• 2 * 2 tablespoons grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1 Whisk together chopped garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil.
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When combined slowly drizzle in oil.
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3
Add tomatoes and let sit for 20 minutes at room temp.
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4
Meanwhile back at the bat cave, toast the bread.
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This can be done either in the toaster (if it's got really wide slots) or under the broiler (if using this method watch closely so it doesn't become a brickette).
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When the bread is toasted rub each piece, on one side, with the whole garlic pieces.
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Place the bread on a cookie sheet and top with tomato mixture.
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Sprinkle on a little cheese and broil till the cheese melts (you can skip that last broiling bit and it's equally as wonderful).
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Serve immediately.
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The tomato mixture also makes a wonderful vinegrette for an antipasto salad.