Jun 09 2026
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Grilled Ciabatta Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Garlic bread & Sunday gravy

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Ingredients

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For the Grilled Ciabatta

For the Sunday Gravy

Method

For the Grilled Ciabatta

  1. 1

    Prepare the Garlic Mixture

    Mince 4 cloves of garlic and mix with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ciabatta

    Slice the ciabatta loaf in half lengthwise. Brush the cut sides with the garlic mixture evenly.

  3. 3

    Grill the Ciabatta

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the ciabatta halves cut side down on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes until toasted and grill marks appear.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Remove the ciabatta from the grill and cut into individual pieces. Serve immediately with Sunday gravy.

For the Sunday Gravy

  1. 5

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

  2. 6

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Stir in oregano, basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.

  3. 7

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a simmer. Lower the heat and let it cook uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld.

  4. 8

    Finish the Gravy

    Add fresh basil leaves to the gravy just before serving. Stir and adjust seasoning if necessary.

  5. 9

    Serve with Grilled Ciabatta

    Serve the Sunday gravy hot alongside the grilled ciabatta for dipping.

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