Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLuna RossaBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by Luna Rossa
Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with tomatoes, garlic, and basil.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation of Topping

  1. 1

    Chop the Tomatoes

    Wash the Roma tomatoes and dice them into small pieces. Place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Basil

    Wash and pat dry the fresh basil leaves. Chop them roughly and add to the tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add the minced garlic to the tomato and basil mixture.

  4. 4

    Season the Mixture

    Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the tomato mixture. Stir gently to combine all ingredients well.

Grilling the Bread

  1. 5

    Prepare the Baguette

    Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. 6

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Using a brush, coat one side of each sliced baguette with olive oil.

  3. 7

    Grill the Bread

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the oiled side of the baguette slices down on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp.

  4. 8

    Flip and Grill

    Flip the baguette slices and grill the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Assembling the Bruschetta

  1. 9

    Top the Bread

    Remove the grilled bread from the grill and place it on a serving platter. Spoon the tomato mixture generously on top of each slice.

  2. 10

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the bruschetta immediately while the bread is still warm and enjoy!

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