New Italian Recipes Presents
Our version of Italian Bruschetta

Bruschetta Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs or so of plum or grape tomatoes, halved, then sliced thinly
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves (tossed in lemon or lime juice, if desired)
3-4 cloves garlic, sliced thinly. Roasted garlic cloves work really well here, too. Just cut the top end off, brush the garlic “head” thoroughly with olive oil, then roast at 375 degrees for about 40 minutes. Roasting ‘tames” garlic a little, so you can use more!
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves, (if desired)
Balsamic vinegar, drizzled sparingly over bread before topping with the other ingredients.
Extra virgin, good quality olive oil, (enough to spread over bread)
(6) 3/4-inch-thick slices of crusty bread. Either Italian rustic or French works great.
Anchovies, 1 -3 on each slice (if you like them). ½ cup parmigiano-reggiano.

Bruschetta Preparation:
Top Sliced bread with equal amounts of arranged ingredients.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and top with cheese.

Toast under broiler until cheese is melted.