Classic Bruschetta

Name: Classic Bruschetta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 slices, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 slices ciabatta (or any rustic country style bread); 2 garlic cloves; 12 cherry tomatoes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; fresh basil leaf, shredded; salt and pepper; sun-dried tomato (optional)

Submitted by Azzurri

"This delicious bruschetta is easy to make and very tasty! Great as a starter for an Italian meal, I like it with lasagna. I havn't yet tried it with sun dried tomatoes but I will try it next time."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 8 slices
Serves:: 4

ingredients

8 slices ciabatta (or any rustic country style bread)
2 garlic cloves
12 cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
fresh basil leaf, shredded
salt and pepper
sun-dried tomato (optional)

directions

Bake the ciabatta slices in the oven at around 200C/400F, for 10-15 mins turning once halfway until crispy.
Meanwhile chop the cherry tomatoes in half and toss them with the olive oil, basil, sun dried tomatoes if using and salt and pepper to taste.
When the Ciabatta is done, chop the garlic cloves in half and rub on both sides of the bread.
Top with the tomato mix (around 3 cherry tomato halves to each slice. Top with some whole basil leaves if you like.
Serve immediately.