Italian bruschetta with tomato and basil

A tasty start: Bruschetta with tomato and basil

In the warm glow of the Mediterranean sun grow the olives of Puglia. It is there where L'Oro Verde Di Puglia finds its origin. This high-quality olive oil brings the authentic taste of southern Italy to your own kitchen. One of its most classic and beloved uses is in a simple yet elegant bruschetta with tomato and basil.

Ingredients

• 4 slices of artisanal bread
• 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
• Fresh basil leaves
• 1 clove of garlic
• L'Oro Verde Di Puglia olive oil
• Sea salt and black pepper

Preparation

1. Briefly toast the bread in a grill pan or oven until crispy.
2. Rub the toasted bread with a sliced garlic clove.
3. Spread the diced tomatoes over the bread slices.
4. Add a few leaves of basil for freshness and fragrance.
5. Drizzle generously with L'Oro Verde Di Puglia olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Mediterranean salad with grilled vegetables

This colourful and healthy salad is ideal as a lunch or side dish. Using seasonal vegetables from the region and our olive oil from Puglia, you give the whole thing a rich, earthy flavour.

Ingredients

• 1 courgette, sliced
• 1 aubergine, diced
• 1 red and 1 yellow pepper, in strips
• 1 red onion, in thin rings
• Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
• Fresh rocket
• L'Oro Verde Di Puglia olive oil and balsamic vinegar
• Sea salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Grill the vegetables in a pan or oven until golden brown and tender.
2. Mix with the cherry tomatoes, rocket and red onion.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and a dash of balsamic.
4. Season with salt and pepper.

Linguine Aglio e Olio with prawns

For those who love simplicity with character, this classic is a must. Aglio e olio - garlic and oil - form the base, and with prawns added, it becomes a full dinner that is on the table in 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 250 g linguine
• 250 g shrimps, cleaned
• 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• Handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Optional: pinch of chilli flakes
• L'Oro Verde Di Puglia olive oil
• Sea salt

Preparation

1. Cook the linguine al dente and drain.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan and fry the garlic until golden brown.
3. Add the prawns and fry briefly until pink.
4. Add the pasta and stir well with the parsley and chilli, if desired.
5. Serve immediately with an extra dash of olive oil.

Experience the true taste of southern Italy

Bring the sunshine of Italy into your home with these simple yet flavourful recipes. The power of the ingredients, such as full-bodied tomatoes, fresh herbs and the extra virgin olive oil from L'Oro Verde Di Puglia, makes every dish special. Enjoy Italian cuisine at its purest - prepared with love, and with the flavours of Puglia in every bite.