Name: Classic Italian Bruschetta
Ingredients: 9 ripe plum tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic; 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup fresh basil; salt & pepper to taste; Tuscan bread or baguette

Authentic Recipe from Florence, Italy

Classic Italian Bruschetta

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Author: Marcy Courses: Appetizers & Party Food

Description

This recipe for Classic Italian Bruschetta is easy to follow and is positively, mouthwateringly delicious. The recipe comes from the Tavola Cooking Academy in Florence, Italy, where I was fortunate enough to take a class, and eat some of the freshest, most authentic Italian food I've ever had. The first thing we learned, however, is that we, Americans, are mispronouncing bruschetta...calling is (Broo-shetta) when it's actually (Broos-Ketta). So, if you want to feel extra authentic when you make this recipe, give that pronunciation a try.

Ingredients

9 ripe plum tomatoes (seeded & diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced (Plus extra for rubbing on toasted bread))
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil ((plus extra for garnish))
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
¹⁄₂ cup fresh basil (coarsely chopped)
salt & pepper to taste
Tuscan bread or baguette (sliced)

Instructions

To make this classic bruschetta

Combine all ingredients in a bowl (reserving some of the basil for garnish) and let sit for about 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend. Toast the sliced bread, then take a fresh garlic clove and rub it directly onto the surface of each slice. Spoon the tomato mixture on top of each toast, drizzle with a little additional olive oil and garnish with a little chopped basil.

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Classic Italian Bruschetta