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Authentic Italian Tomato Bruschetta with Garlic Parmesan Toasts

A fresh and flavorful Italian appetizer featuring ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil, and crispy garlic-Parmesan toasts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tomato Bruschetta Topping
  • 4 ripe tomatoes diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar optional
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Garlic Parmesan Toasts
  • 1 baguette sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic halved for rubbing
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Dice tomatoes and combine with garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
  3. Brush slices with olive oil and toast for 6–8 minutes.
  4. Rub toasted bread with cut garlic cloves.
  5. Sprinkle Parmesan over each slice and return to oven for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Spoon tomato mixture over toasts just before serving.

Notes

Assemble just before serving to keep the toasts crisp.