Tucchetti's bruschetta

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Loaf crusty Italian bread; cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices
2tablespoonsButter; melted
1Clove crushed garlic
1cupFinely diced plum tomatoes
1cupFinely diced yellow tomatoes; (can substitute red)
cupSun-dried tomatoes; with 1 Tbsp. oil they are packed in
1tablespoonExtra virgin olive oil
1tablespoonBalsamic vinegar
2tablespoonsFresh basil; julienned
1Mild onion; diced
2tablespoonsFresh garlic; finely diced
Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Chef: Mike Dooher, Restaurant: Tucchetti Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spread diced onion on a lightly oiled cookie sheet. Roast until partially cooked. In a bowl, mix together the 3 kinds of tomatoes, roasted onion, olive oil, vinegar, basil, diced garlic and pepper. Refrigerate 1-2 hours to let flavors blend.

Just before serving, melt 2 Tbsp. butter and add the clove of crushed garlic. Brush mixture onto one side of sliced Italian bread. Put slices on tray and bake in 400-degree oven until lightly toasted. Turn slices over and brush with remaining garlic butter. Return to oven until toast is evenly browned. Remove from oven and top each slice with approximately 2 Tbsp. tomato mixture. Serve immediately so bread does not become soggy.

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 665 by CuisineArt@... on Feb 1, 1998