Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil: Classic Recipe

Bruschetta with tomato and basil is more than just an appetizer-it is a tribute to the simplicity and authentic flavors of Italian tradition. Whether you know it as bruschetta, fresella or crostino, this recipe is a mainstay of summer home cooking. Few ingredients, all wholesome, for a light but incredibly tasty dish. And the secret? A A quality extra virgin olive oil like Contedoro’s, which with its fruity and balanced aroma transforms every slice of bread into a small gastronomic masterpiece.

Ingredients to prepare classic bruschetta (for 4 people):

• 4 slices of homemade bread or bruschetta bread
• 4-5 ripe tomatoes (cherry, date or coppery type)
• 1 clove of garlic
• A few leaves of fresh basil
• Salt to taste.
• Ground black pepper (optional)
• 4 tablespoons of Contedoro extra virgin olive oil

How to make the perfect bruschetta

1. Prepare the bread. Toast the bread slices on a hot grill or in a frying pan for 1-2 minutes per side, until they are golden and crispy on the outside but still soft inside. If you like, you can rub the slices with a clove of garlic just off the griddle for an irresistible scent.

2. Cut the tomatoes. Wash the tomatoes well, dry them and cut them into small cubes. If you prefer, you can remove the seeds for a less watery texture. Place them in a bowl with a pinch of salt, pepper, a few chopped basil leaves and plenty of Contedoro EVO oil.

3. Compose the bruschetta. Spread the tomato dressing over the still-warm slices of bread so that they slightly absorb the flavor of the sauce. If necessary, add another drizzle of raw oil to best enhance the fruity aroma.

Tasty variations to try

If you love fancy bruschetta, you can enhance the classic version with:

• a sprinkling of dried oregano or chili pepper
• a teaspoon of basil pesto or olive pesto
• diced mozzarella or parmesan shavings
• a touch of balsamic vinegar or glaze

For a more rustic alternative, you can use Apulian friselle, wetting them lightly with water before topping them with tomatoes and oil.

Secrets to a perfect bruschetta

• Choose ripe, sweet tomatoes: flavor is everything.
• Use Tuscan or Apulian bread, slightly stale and with a good crust.
• Don’t skimp onhigh-quality EVO oil-he is the real deal.
• Prepare the bruschetta at the last moment to maintain its fragrance and crispness.

Why use Contedoro oil

Every simple recipe needs a special ingredient: our Ravece extra virgin olive oil, produced in the heart of Irpinia by cold pressing within 24 hours of harvesting. Herbaceous aroma, strong flavor, rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, it is perfect to enhance every dish, from bruschetta to pumpkin and potato velouté, passing through all the recipes of the peasant tradition.

With its balanced flavor profile and authenticity,Contedoro oil is also ideal for those seeking a healthy lifestyle. Add it to your bruschetta with cherry tomatoes or classic fresella, and rediscover the pleasure of real flavors.

Bring to the table a wholesome, colorful and flavorful appetizer: tomato and basil bruschetta is the ideal start to any family lunch or summer dinner with friends.

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Alfio Lo Conte

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Tecnico ed esperto degli oli extravergini di oliva, iscritto nell’Elenco Nazionale sezione Campania. Maestro di frantoio con diploma, conseguito presso International Extravirgin Agency.

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