Name: Cucina Rusticas RUSTIC BRUSCHETTA Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 loaf Rustic country loaf bread; 60 ml Extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp Minced garlic; 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, diced; 0.25 cups Fresh basil leaves, torn; 0.25 cups Red onion, finely chopped (optional); 0.5 tsp Kosher salt; 0.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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SPANISH OIL DIP

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the rustic loaf into 3/4-inch thick pieces. Lightly brush each side with olive oil (about 60 ml total). Arrange on a baking sheet and bake 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway, until the edges are golden and crisp.

Toast the crostini

In a bowl, combine the diced cherry tomatoes, minced garlic (2 tsp), finely chopped red onion (optional, 1/4 cup), torn basil leaves, olive oil (60 ml), balsamic vinegar (1 tsp), salt (1/2 tsp), and pepper (1/4 tsp). Toss gently and let flavors meld for 10–15 minutes.

Make the tomato topping

Top each warm crostini with a generous spoonful of the tomato mixture. If desired, drizzle with a touch more olive oil and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the tops.

Assemble crostini

Arrange on a platter and serve immediately while crostini are warm and crisp.

Serve

Rustic country loaf bread

Extra-virgin olive oil

Minced garlic

Cherry tomatoes, diced

Fresh basil leaves, torn

Red onion, finely chopped (optional)

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Balsamic vinegar

Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)