Thick sourdough with garlicky tomato, gooey cheese layers, and optional toppings, broiled for a melty finish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 2 thick slices sourdough or country-style bread
→ Tomato Sauce
02 - 120 ml good-quality marinara sauce
03 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
04 - 15 ml extra-virgin olive oil
→ Cheese
05 - 60 g shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 30 g shredded provolone cheese
07 - 15 g 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Set your oven broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
02 - Combine marinara sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil in a small bowl; mix well.
03 - Lightly toast the bread slices in a toaster or under the broiler until just golden.
04 - Generously coat each slice of toasted bread with the garlicky tomato sauce.
05 - Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella and provolone cheeses evenly over the sauce.
06 - Distribute your chosen toppings—pepperoni, onion, olives, bell pepper—over the cheese layer.
07 - Top with the remaining mozzarella and provolone cheeses, then evenly sprinkle the grated Parmesan.
08 - Sprinkle dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper over the assembled toasts.
09 - Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 3–5 minutes until cheese melts, bubbles, and turns golden brown.
10 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves and a pinch of red pepper flakes; serve immediately.
