Roma Tomato Bruschetta
By: Cooking Foodie
Published: Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 9:45pm

Ingredients




1 loaf french bread
4 mediums tomatoes, roma
10 leaves fresh basil
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Slice the bread on a bias about 1/2 inch thick. We need about 10-12 slices. 2 Take 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and add salt and pepper (about 1/3 teaspoon each - as per taste). 3 Brush this on both sides of the bread. 4 Place these slices on a sheet pan and bake for about 3-4 minutes in a 400 degree preheated oven till golden brown. Once one side is done, turn over the crostini to the other side to crisp that as well. 5 When the crostini are hot out the oven, rub a garlic clove on them. 6 Chop the tomatoes. 7 Chiffonade the basil and add to the tomatoes. 8 Add salt, pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar and let it rest for a few minutes. 9 Put a generous amount of tomato on the crostini and serve.

About


I made this a few weeks ago for the first time and I really liked it. The sweet taste of tomatoes and basil. Crunchy bread slathered with olive oil. It is divine. And I say this because bruschetta wasn't the thing I ordered in a restaurant. It was mozzarella sticks or some other fried greasy thing. And now I am regretting all those times that I could have had this yummy dish. Well not any more. I will make it and have it lots of times. And I did, for the Superbowl. I didn't assemble it before hand but put the crostini and the tomato mixture separate so that the bread wouldn't get soggy. That is also a good tip to save you time and effort if you are planning a party. The guests can serve themselves as they go along the buffet. The recipe above is for 4 people for an appetizer portion.

Comments:
Sena Wilson

This is a good recipe.  The fresh ingredients with the balsamic vinegar are excellent; the simplicity of the recipe is big plus for novice cooks and "busy bees".  I have a recipe very similar and it was a hit with a family gathering.  I did add some freshly shaved parmesan.  For variety add chopped red onion and black olives.  I also like to use freshly grounded black peppercorns.  The fresh basil is a must for this recipe!
Sena Wilson

I wanted to add this is good on lightly toasted Panchetta bread also!
maria calandra

instead then french loaf I used italian loaf