{"id":"d4897091-dc61-4f83-bd40-93d83e8d2d7d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/d4897091-dc61-4f83-bd40-93d83e8d2d7d","source_url":"https://natashaskitchen.com/classic-bruschetta-recipe/","title":"Classic Italian Bruschetta Recipe","description":"Authentic Italian Bruschetta! Learn how to make a crowd-pleasing tomato bruschetta. The crisp parmesan toasts take these over the top and you will love the drizzle of balsamic glaze.","servings":24,"servings_text":"24","image_url":"https://natashaskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Tomato-Bruschetta-Recipe-7.jpg","archive":{"provider":"wayback","snapshot_url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200805132849id_/https://natashaskitchen.com/classic-bruschetta-recipe/","original_url":"https://natashaskitchen.com/classic-bruschetta-recipe/","captured_at":"2020-08-05T13:28:49.000Z"},"ingredients":[{"text":"6  Roma tomatoes (1 1/2  lbs, diced)","item":"Roma tomatoes","quantity":6,"preparation":"1 1/2  lbs, diced"},{"text":"1/3 cup basil leaves (chopped)","item":"basil leaves","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"5  garlic cloves (divided)","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":5,"preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar","item":"balsamic vinegar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil","item":"extra virgin olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp sea salt","item":"sea salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"balsamic glaze ((optional))","item":"balsamic glaze ((optional))"},{"text":"1  baguette","item":"baguette","quantity":1},{"text":"3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil","item":"extra virgin olive oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese","item":"shredded parmesan cheese","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Core and dice tomatoes (or use a food chopper). Drain any excess juice and transfer tomatoes to a medium bowl.","section":"Make the Tomato Topping:"},{"number":2,"text":"Stack basil leaves and roll them into a tube. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the basil into ribbons and transfer to the bowl with tomatoes.","section":"Make the Tomato Topping:"},{"number":3,"text":"Finely mince 5 garlic cloves. Mix 1 tsp of minced garlic into 3 Tbsp olive oil and set aside. Add remaining minced garlic to the mixing bowl with tomatoes.","section":"Make the Tomato Topping:"},{"number":4,"text":"Season tomatoes with 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp balsamic, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir gently to combine and set aside to marinate for 15-30 minutes. Serve with bruschetta toasts and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or balsamic glaze.","section":"Make the Tomato Topping:"},{"number":5,"text":"Preheat oven to 400˚F with a rack in the center of the oven. Place toasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cut toasts into 1/2” thick slices, slicing diagonally.","section":"Make the Bruschetta Toasts:"},{"number":6,"text":"Arrange toasts on the prepared baking sheet and brush the garlic infused olive oil on both sides of toasts. Bake at 400˚F for 5 minutes then broil on high heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.","section":"Make the Bruschetta Toasts:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.652102+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.652102+00:00"}