INGREDIENTS

  • 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices
  • 4 large tomatoes , diced
  • 3 large onions , diced
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 tablespoons sweet italian fresh basil , chopped
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Spread sliced bread onto aluminum baking pan, drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Toast bread 10-20 minutes, turning once.
  4. In medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onions, sugar, and garlic and stir well. Add sweet basil, and red wine vinegar. Stir well.Add approximately 1 tablespoon olive oil, stir well.
  5. When bread comes out of oven, top bread slices with approximately 2 tablespoons of tomato/onion mixture.
  6. I have seen fresh mozzerella slices used below the brushetta topping, which is very pretty and probably delicious!