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● Fresh tomato bruschetta
This simple appetizer, bruschetta al pomodoro, is a favorite at pizzerias, since the thick slices of rustic country bread toast quickly a wood-burning oven. Another common topping for bruschetta in Latium is thinly sliced prosciutto.
4 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons red onion, diced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra
4 leaves fresh basil, torn into small pieces
salt and freshly ground pepper
4 slices crusty Italian bread
1⁄2 garlic clove
extra-virgin olive oil
In a small bowl, mix tomatoes with minced onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil and the basil, and season with salt and pepper. Lightly toast the bread on a grill or under the broiler, and rub with the cut side of the garlic. Arrange the garlic toast on a platter, sprinkle with salt and drizzle generously with olive oil. Spoonthe tomato mixture on top of each piece of toast, and serve immediately. ● Serves 4
