Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa Cucina ItalianaBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by La Cucina Italiana
Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with tomatoes, garlic, and basil.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Slice the baguette or Italian bread into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. 2

    Grill the Bread

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush both sides of each slice of bread with olive oil. Grill the bread slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Topping Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare the Tomato Mixture

    Chop the ripe tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl. Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl. Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and add them as well.

  2. 4

    Season the Mixture

    Drizzle the olive oil over the tomato mixture. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Gently toss everything together until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Top the Bread

    Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the grill and let it cool for a minute. Spoon a generous amount of the tomato mixture onto each slice of grilled bread.

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