- Bruschetta

BRUSCHETTA

2 large garlic cloves, chopped
salt & pepper to taste
1/3 c olive oil
6-8 firm, ripe red Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
handful of chopped fresh basil
24” baguette
Grated cheese (provolone, fontina or mozzarella)

In a shallow bowl, combine garlic, salt, pepper and a few drops of oil. Mash with the back of a wooden spoon to make a paste. Stir in olive oil. Add tomatoes and basil. Toss gently and set aside. Cut bread into ¼ inch slices and lay them on a sheet pan. Brush each with additional oil and place under a preheated broiler until golden brown. Remove from oven and spoon tomato mixture onto each piece of bread and drizzle with remaining oil and grated cheese. Broil and serve.


Notes:

1) I use parchment paper on the sheet pan because the cheese can make a mess.