Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsVincenzo's RistoranteTomato Bruschetta Recipe

Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Bruschetta Topping

Method

Preparing the Topping

  1. 1

    Chop the Tomatoes

    Dice the Roma tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Basil and Garlic

    Chop the fresh basil leaves and mince the garlic cloves. Add both to the bowl with the tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Season the Mixture

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

  4. 4

    Let It Rest

    Allow the topping to sit for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Preparing the Bread

  1. 5

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 6

    Slice the Bread

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

  3. 7

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and brush each slice with olive oil on one side.

  4. 8

    Toast the Bread

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.

Assembling the Bruschetta

  1. 9

    Top the Bread

    Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool slightly. Spoon the tomato topping generously onto each slice.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately while the bread is still warm, optionally garnished with extra basil leaves.

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