Thick sourdough topped with garlicky tomato sauce, layered cheeses, and fresh toppings, broiled to perfection.
# Components:
→ Bread
01 - 2 thick slices sourdough or country-style bread
→ Tomato Sauce
02 - 120 ml high-quality marinara sauce
03 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
→ Cheese
05 - 120 ml shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 60 ml shredded provolone cheese
07 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
→ Toppings (optional)
08 - 8–10 slices pepperoni or salami (omit for vegetarian)
09 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 60 ml sliced black olives
11 - 1/4 bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish
→ Seasoning
13 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
14 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
15 - Red pepper flakes to taste
# Method Steps:
01 - Set oven broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
02 - Combine marinara sauce, minced garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl and mix well.
03 - Lightly toast sourdough slices in a toaster or under the broiler until golden.
04 - Generously spread the garlicky tomato sauce over each toast slice.
05 - Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and provolone cheeses evenly over the sauce-coated bread.
06 - Distribute your choice of pepperoni, red onion, black olives, and bell pepper slices over the cheese.
07 - Top with the remaining mozzarella, provolone, and grated Parmesan cheese.
08 - Sprinkle dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper over the assembled toasts.
09 - Broil for 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown.
10 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
