Thick sourdough topped with garlicky tomato, melted cheeses, and savory toppings, broiled until golden.
# Ingredient List:
→ Bread
01 - 2 thick slices sourdough or country-style bread
→ Tomato Sauce
02 - 120 ml marinara sauce
03 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
04 - 15 ml extra-virgin olive oil
→ Cheese
05 - 60 ml shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 30 ml shredded provolone cheese
07 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
→ Toppings (optional, mix & match)
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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
02 - Combine marinara sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil in a small bowl and stir to blend.
03 - Lightly toast the bread slices in a toaster or under the broiler until just golden.
04 - Spread a generous layer of the garlicky tomato sauce over each slice of toasted bread.
05 - Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and provolone cheeses evenly over the sauce.
06 - Distribute chosen toppings such as pepperoni, onion, olives, and bell pepper atop the cheese.
07 - Cover with the remaining mozzarella, provolone, and sprinkle all of the Parmesan cheese.
08 - Sprinkle dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper over the assembled slices.
09 - Broil for 3–5 minutes until the cheese melts, bubbles, and turns golden brown.
10 - Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then serve immediately.
