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Italian Bruschetta

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Vincenzo Prosperi

Updated:

9th May, 2025

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How to Make Italian Bruschetta

Italian bruschetta is an absolute classic. It’s a common staple on Italian restaurant menus all over the world and for many Italians reminds them of “cucina povera”  (or peasant food); dating back to a time where nothing was wasted, day old bread would be smothered with freshly pressed oil and vegetables from the farm. My favourite part about this dish is the sensational flavour you get from the tomato juice when using freshly grown or organic varieties. In Italian households, many foods are topped on oven-baked bread slices and served as an antipasto…simple to prepare but rich in taste, my tomato bruschetta should be on repeat in your kitchens!

How to Make BRUSCHETTA Video recipe:

How to Make ITALIAN BRUSCHETTA Like an Italian

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Vincenzo’s Top Tips To Make Italian Bruschetta

Whichever you like best!

You can break the leaves of fresh basil into smaller pieces with your hands or leave them whole, whichever you like best!

EVERY bit of it

Make sure you catch every ounce of  juice of your tomatoes that falls into the bowl as this will give you the most scrumptious result.

Soft or hard – it depends on you

You can easily make the bread in your toaster either softer or harder depending on your preference. Cook to your desired texture as well!

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Italian Bruschetta

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 3 minutes mins
Total Time: 8 minutes mins
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • Medium sized bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Toaster or Oven or Skillet
  • Baking Paper if using oven
  • Chopping board to serve or long plate
  • fork Spoon

Ingredients

  • Fresh, ripe tomatoes (cherry tomatoes can also be used)
  • Fresh basil
  • Sourdough bread, Pane di casa. Fresh or day old will both work
  • 2 Garlic cloves, skin removed
  • Extra virgin olive oil, EVOO
  • Salt + Pepper

Instructions

  • HOW TO PREPARE THE BREAD:
  • Tomato bruschetta should be served on golden, crispy bread. Most bread varieties will work, but my favourite are sourdough and pane di casa.
  • Start by thoroughly washing your tomatoes, then chop them up roughly, but small, straight into a bowl. Make sure you catch every ounce of juice that falls from the tomatoes into the bowl as this will give you the most scrumptious result.
  • Add a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, and one clove of crushed garlic.
  • Then add fresh basil. You can break the leaves into smaller pieces with your hands or leave them whole, whichever you like best!
  • Mix together using your hands or a spoon and leave to rest for 10-20min (at room temperature or in the fridge, whatever your preference).
  • Slice up to 2 pieces of bread per person for the tomato bruschetta then prepare using one of the below methods:
  • Skillet – Place skillet on your cooktop and leave to heat to a very high temperature.
  • Once hot, place the slices of bread on top and leave to cook for a few minutes. Cook until golden and lines start to form. Turn over and cook on the other side too.
  • Toaster – Add slices of bread to the toaster and cook to desired texture – you can easily make the bread softer or harder depending on your preference.
  • Oven – Place slices of bread on baking paper and heat your oven (using the grill/broiler setting + fan forced option)
  • Once the bread is ready, immediately rub the garlic on top of the side facing up and it will slightly melt on top.
  • Using a tablespoon, scoop up juice from the bowl of tomatoes and add it to each slice of bread before adding the tomatoes, more juice and a few pieces of fresh basil.
  • Want to use cherry tomatoes for your tomato bruschetta? Add the garlic (step 7) and a drizzle of EVOO then cut each cherry tomato in half, squeeze the juice directly on the bread by squashing each half (facing down) onto it then leave each piece on the bread until it is covered. Then add basil!
  • E ora si mangia, Vincenzo’s Plate….Enjoy!

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Author: Vincenzo’s Plate

How to serve Italian Bruschetta

Add each slice of tomato bruschetta to a chopping board and garnish  with some added fresh basil or top with your own favourite ingredients.

 

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4 responses

  1. Nirmal Anandth M
    March 28, 2024

    A tangy savory for everyone’s treat. I am huge lover of tomato recipes and this one is stimulating my taste buds at every possible moment.

    Reply
    1. Vincenzo’s Plate
      March 28, 2024

      I’m so thrilled to hear you’re a big fan of tomato recipes! Tomatoes really do have a magical way of bringing a dish to life right? If you’re in the mood for something new, try my Creamy Cherry Tomato Pasta with Burrata Cheese. It’s a crowd-pleaser that might just become your next favorite.

      Reply
  2. DMYTRO DUBYNA
    February 2, 2025

    Ciao, Vincenzo, I trust this communication finds you in good health.

    I wish to share a fascinating historical detail regarding bruschetta. Were you aware that, during the Middle Ages, substantial fried bread slices served as makeshift platters? Following a meal, this bread was often distributed to the less fortunate.

    Reply
    1. Vincenzo’s Plate
      February 3, 2025

      So glad to hear from you again, Dmytro! Thank you for sharing. Bruschetta has certainly come a long way from a humble necessity to a beloved classic! Grazie again for this wonderful historical detail. 😊

      Reply

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