How to Make Bruschetta al Pomodoro - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bruschetta al Pomodoro is a classic Italian antipasto that has become popular all over the world for its simple yet flavorful ingredients. This dish is perfect for serving at parties, as an appetizer, or as a light and delicious lunch. Made with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and crusty bread, bruschetta al pomodoro is a dish that celebrates the flavors of summer.

The origins of bruschetta can be traced back to the Italian region of Tuscany, where it is believed to have been a wa...

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Ingredients

  • 8 seeded, chopped roma (plum) tomatoes
  • 5 leaves chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 pinch dried oregano
  • 1 dash crushed red pepper
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf French or Italian-style bread

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • Combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, oregano, red pepper, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a mixing bowl. Use more olive oil, if necessary, to coat entire mixture. Allow mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
  • Slice bread to 1/2-inch thickness; arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Place the baking sheet under the preheated broiler until bread slices are lightly browned, about 1 minute per side.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spread tomato mixture on each piece of toasted bread. Return to the oven and broil until tomato mixture is hot but not cooked, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    127 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 245mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 153mg