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How to make Bruschetta al pomodoro

Central Italy

Bruschetta
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Toasted slices of rustic bread rubbed with garlic and topped with chopped tomato, basil, salt and olive oil.

Serves 4 15 min

Ingredients

  • 4 thick slices of rustic bread
  • 4 ripe tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • A few basil leaves
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt

Method

  1. Dice the tomatoes, season with salt, a little olive oil and torn basil, and leave for 10 minutes.
  2. Toast or grill the bread until crisp on both sides.
  3. Rub one side of each hot slice with the garlic clove.
  4. Spoon the tomatoes on top, drizzle with olive oil and serve straight away.
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