How To Make Fresh & Easy Tomato Bruschetta at Home

Bruschetta (pronounced bru-sketta) is one of those rare apps that’s loved by all and easy to whip up in a flash. Our recipe is best with tomatoes fresh off the vine. Ingredients 3 slices (3/4 inch thick) crusty Italian bread 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided 1 clove garlic , halved 2 vine-ripened tomatoes , finely chopped 1/2 cup basil leaves , chopped 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup ricotta cheese (optional) Method Preheat barbecue to medium heat (about 350°F); grease grill. Brush both sides of bread with 2 tbsp of the oil. Place on grill; cook, flipping once, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to cutting board; rub with cut sides of garlic. Cut bread in half. Meanwhile, in bowl, toss together tomatoes, basil, vinegar, salt, pepper and remaining 3 tbsp oil. Top bread with ricotta (if using) and tomato mixture. Makes 6 pieces.