Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

By ghudsontx

My first culinary "success." This recipe came from a great book _Cucina Amore_, and is often requested by friends and family.

Ingredients

• 6 roma tomatoes, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
• 8 slices Italian bread, cut about 1 inch thick
• 2 tablespoons grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

1 Whisk together chopped garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil.

2 When combined slowly drizzle in oil.

3 Add tomatoes and let sit for 20 minutes at room temp.

4 Meanwhile back at the bat cave, toast the bread.

5 This can be done either in the toaster (if it's got really wide slots) or under the broiler (if using this method watch closely so it doesn't become a brickette).

6 When the bread is toasted rub each piece, on one side, with the whole garlic pieces.

7 Place the bread on a cookie sheet and top with tomato mixture.

8 Sprinkle on a little cheese and broil till the cheese melts (you can skip that last broiling bit and it's equally as wonderful).

9 Serve immediately.

10 The tomato mixture also makes a wonderful vinegrette for an antipasto salad.

11 Enjoy!

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