Breads, Pizza & Panini

Bruschetta with Tomato & Basil

Tomato and basil Bruschetta is the most well known and classic bruschetta toppings, and for good reason, it's one of the tastiest!
Serves: 4-6
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

  • French bread or Ciabatta loaf
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
  • 8 ripe plum or vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
  • 8 tbsp Filippo Berio Basil Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Basil leaves to garnish (optional)

Method:

  1. Mix the diced tomatoes with the Basil flavoured Filippo Berio Olive Oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Toast (or grill on barbecue) 12 thick slices of bread from the ciabatta loaf or French stick.
  1. Rub with garlic while still hot then spoon on the tomatoes.
  2. Scatter basil leaves on top (optional).