Ripe Tomato and Basil Smash by @danielmancini

≈ 15 min

4 servings

🍅

680 g

Tomatoes

🌿

12 g

Fresh basil

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

⚫

0.5 g

Black pepper

🫒

60 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

🍞

320 g

Italian bread

🍝

Pasta

  1. Wash
    • very ripe tomatoes

    Wash and roughly chop the very ripe tomatoes on a cutting board.

  2. Transfer
    • very ripe tomatoes

    Transfer the chopped tomatoes to a large mixing bowl and crush them lightly with a fork.

  3. Chop
    • fresh basil
    • garlic

    Finely chop the fresh basil and mince the garlic.

  4. Add
    • fresh basil
    • garlic
    • salt

    Add the fresh basil, garlic, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to the crushed tomatoes.

  5. Stir
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • very ripe tomatoes

    Pour in the extra virgin olive oil and stir until the tomato mixture is glossy and well combined.

  6. Toast
    • Italian bread

    Toast the Italian bread until crisp and golden.

  7. Spoon
    • Italian bread
    • very ripe tomatoes

    Spoon the tomato mixture over the toasted Italian bread and serve immediately.

Ripe Tomato and Basil Smash by @danielmancini

≈ 15 min

4 servings

🍅

680 g

Tomatoes

🌿

12 g

Fresh basil

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

⚫

0.5 g

Black pepper

🫒

60 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

🍞

320 g

Italian bread

🍝

Pasta

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Wash and roughly chop the very ripe tomatoes on a cutting board.

    🍅very ripe tomatoes
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/7

    Transfer the chopped tomatoes to a large mixing bowl and crush them lightly with a fork.

    🍅very ripe tomatoes
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🍴fork

  3. Step 3/7

    Finely chop the fresh basil and mince the garlic.

    🌿fresh basil
    🧄garlic
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  4. Step 4/7

    Add the fresh basil, garlic, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to the crushed tomatoes.

    🌿fresh basil
    🧄garlic
    🧂salt
    ⚫freshly cracked black pepper
    🍅very ripe tomatoes
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/7

    Pour in the extra virgin olive oil and stir until the tomato mixture is glossy and well combined.

    🫒extra virgin olive oil
    🍅very ripe tomatoes
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/7

    Toast the Italian bread until crisp and golden.

    🍞Italian bread

  7. Step 7/7

    Spoon the tomato mixture over the toasted Italian bread and serve immediately.

    🍞Italian bread
    🍅very ripe tomatoes
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Herbs, Vegetables, Seasonings, Oils, Grains

Ingredients

Tomatoes, Fresh basil, Garlic, Salt, Black pepper, Extra virgin olive oil, Italian bread, Pasta

Notes

Tomatoes (very ripe, cut up), Fresh basil (lots of), Garlic (a little), Salt (a pinch), Black pepper (freshly cracked), Extra virgin olive oil (a generous amount), Italian bread (for bruschetta option, toasted), Pasta (hot, cooked, for pasta option)

Allergens

Gluten, Wheat

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Nut-Free

Calories

265 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 32g, Fat: 13g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 350mg, Sodium: 230mg, Iron: 2mg, Calcium: 55mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin A: 95µg, Vitamin K: 25µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

5 minutes

Overall

15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, large mixing bowl, fork, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons

Appliances

Toaster

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Salad, Sauce, Appetizer, Snack

Occasions

Summer, Lunch, Dinner, Aperitivo, Casual Entertaining

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@danielmancini

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Mediterranean

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Juicy, Soft, Crisp, Rustic

Flavors

Fresh, Sweet, Savory, Herbaceous, Garlicky, Peppery, Fruity

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Refrigerate promptly,Stir before serving), freezer : (Not recommended because fresh tomatoes and basil lose texture after freezing)