Italian Bruschetta

This is an Italian appetizer and it is so easy to make with some simple ingredients. The melted cheese on top of the tomatoes and basil sitting on a toasted baguette is pleasing to look and tastes great too. I made these as a part of an italian menu paired with a spring salad, spaghetti with vegetables, white wine and cherry clafouti to make a great dinner :) Recipes to come..

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Ingredients (Recipe adapted from Giada de Laurentiis)
Ripe tomatoes - 3
Basil leaves - 1/2 cup
Garlic - 3 cloves
Mozzarella cheese - 1/4 cup shredded
Balsamic vinegar/ white vinegar - 1 teaspoon
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
French Baguette - 1
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Take the tomatoes, basil leaves, olive oil, vinegar and garlic together and blend it in a food processor to a chunky paste. Season with salt and pepper.
Slice the french baguette into pieces 1 inch thick. Place in the oven and toast them for about 3 minutes until they turn slightly brown.
Place the tomato mixture on each slice and top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Toast in the oven again for about 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese melts.

Garnish with some basil leaves on top. You could drizzle some olive oil on top if needed.
Serve warm!

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