Bruschetta
Ingredients:
1 loaf of crusty Italian bread (or french baguette)
2 beefsteak (or hot house) tomatoes
2 cloves of garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tbsp chopped parsley
pinch salt
Preparation:
- Pre-heat oven to 350°
- Cut the bread into 1.5″ thick slices, and place on a baking tray.
- Toast slices for 4-5 min, each side. Once done, place aside
- Chop the 2 tomatoes into a small dice, and put into a medium sized bowl
- Cut each garlic clove in half, and chop into small pieces. Add to the bowl of tomatoes
- Add oregano, parsley and olive oil to the bowl and mix well
- Add a pinch of salt, to season, mix well, and spoon onto the toast
The bruschetta topping can be made up to 4 hrs ahead and refrigerated. If the mixture is going to be made ahead, add salt and spoon onto toast just before serving.
Buon appetito!
