Bruschetta al Pomodoro

Name: Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonade; 2 cloves garlic, 1 halved and 1 minced; 4 slices rustic Italian bread; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; Salt and pepper to taste

Published: June 17, 2026 | Italian Cuisine | ⏱ 15 min

Classic bruschetta al pomodoro with fresh diced tomatoes and basil on grilled bread

Bruschetta al Pomodoro is the quintessential Italian antipasto. It celebrates the magic of ripe, sun-warmed tomatoes, fragrant basil, and pungent garlic piled high on charred, rustic bread. It takes only minutes to prepare, but the vibrant, fresh flavors capture the very essence of Italian summer dining.

Recipe Info

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time5 min

Total Time15 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

CuisineItalian

6 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonade
2 cloves garlic, 1 halved and 1 minced
4 slices rustic Italian bread
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

2 Instructions

Prepare the tomato topping

In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 10 minutes to marinate.

Grill the bread

Grill or broil the bread slices until charred on both sides.

Rub with garlic

Immediately rub the hot toast with the cut side of the halved garlic clove.

Assemble

Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto the garlic-rubbed bread. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and serve immediately.

Pro Tips

Remove the seeds from the tomatoes to prevent the bread from getting soggy.
Use high-quality balsamic vinegar for the best flavor profile.

Nutrition Information

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	4g
Fat	10g
Saturated Fat	1g
Carbohydrates	20g
Fiber	3g
Sugar	5g
Sodium	240mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

A rustic, dense Italian loaf like pane Toscano or a hearty sourdough works best. Avoid fluffy sandwich bread, which falls apart.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 (151 votes)

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