Italian Bruschetta Recipe with Crushed Tomatoes
Rich tangy tomato flavor is the hero in this incredibly versatile classic. Be sure to use only good quality extra-virgin olive oil. It provides a delicious buttery compliment to the freshly-harvested taste of the tomatoes.
Made with Crushed tomatoes
Mutti® Polpa keeps all the freshness of freshly picked tomatoes. This unique product combines the finely cut pulpy part of the fruit with its own juice.
Easy
Ingredients
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1
can (14 oz.)
Mutti® Crushed Tomatoes
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4
tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1
slices
baguette or crusty Italian loaf cut into 1/2-inch thick
(about 18 inches long)
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2-4
cloves
garlic, halved
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leaves
Thinly sliced fresh basil
Recipe tip:
This recipe works well with many other toppings, including sliced fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola or goat cheese crumbles, and your favorite chopped fresh herbs.
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Recipe tip:
This recipe works well with many other toppings, including sliced fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola or goat cheese crumbles, and your favorite chopped fresh herbs.
Italian Bruschetta Recipe with Crushed Tomatoes: Method
- Pour Mutti® Crushed Tomatoes into a fine strainer and allow to drain for 30 minutes to remove some of the moisture, stirring occasionally.
- Stir together the drained tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and set aside on the counter for 3 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend and develop.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Arrange bread slices on a large baking sheet. Brush with the remaining olive oil. Bake 5-7 minutes until lightly toasted. Rub each slice with the cut side of one of the garlic cloves.
- To serve, stir tomato mixture and spread about 1 tablespoon on each toast slice. Garnish with thinly sliced fresh basil.
