Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Grilled bread with garlic & tomato
Ingredients
- ½ baguette Baguette
- 4 Tomato
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 8 leaves Basil
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
Method
- Dice the tomatoes small and toss with torn basil, half the olive oil, and the salt. Let them sit while you toast.
- Slice the bread on the diagonal.
- Toast the bread in a dry skillet until golden on both sides.
- Rub each hot toast with the cut side of a garlic clove.
- Spoon the marinated tomato over the toasts and finish with the remaining olive oil. Serve at once.
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About Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Bruschetta al pomodoro is the original and most iconic form of bruschetta — grilled bread rubbed with raw garlic and topped with marinated tomato and basil. It is a defining snack of central and southern Italy, built to show off ripe summer tomatoes and good olive oil with almost nothing else. The taste is bright and clean: sweet-acidic tomato, fragrant basil, sharp raw garlic, and the toasty crunch of the bread underneath.
The method is deceptively simple but sequenced for a reason. Dicing and dressing the tomatoes first, then letting them sit while the bread toasts, draws out their juices into a light dressing that flavors the whole topping. Rubbing each hot slice with a cut garlic clove perfumes the bread without any cooking, and finishing with olive oil ties it together. Because the toast will soften once topped, it's assembled and eaten at once — a fast, vegan appetizer that's best in tomato season and pairs naturally with a glass of chilled wine.
Bruschetta al Pomodoro: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bruschetta al Pomodoro?
A serving has about 205 calories — 4.3g protein, 21.3g carbs, 11.6g fat, 1.9g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Bruschetta al Pomodoro gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Baguette. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How many servings does Bruschetta al Pomodoro make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.