Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This fresh and easy bruschetta pasta brings all the flavors of summer together in one bowl. Al dente fusilli is tossed with juicy tomatoes, garlic, fragrant basil and extra virgin olive oil, then finished with golden garlic and parsley breadcrumbs for a beautiful crunch. If you are craving bruschetta but have no bread, this refreshing vegetarian dish is the perfect alternative and takes only 15 minutes to prepare.
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INGREDIENTS:
300 g / 10.58oz fusilli
4 fresh tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
1 bunch fresh basil
Chopped fresh parsley
Extra virgin olive oil, EVOO
Salt and pepper
10 tbsp toasted breadcrumbs, toasted in step 2
Chili flakes, optional
METHOD:
1) Heat a large pan over medium-low heat and add 4-5 tablespoons of EVOO. Add one crushed garlic clove and cook gently for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
2) Stir in the breadcrumbs, chopped parsley and chili flakes, if using. Toss continuously until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crisp, then transfer them to a bowl and set aside.
3) Bring a large pot of water to the boil and add one tbsp of sea salt. Add the fusilli and cook for approximately 10 minutes, or according to the packet instructions, until al dente. Stir the pasta at least three times during the first 2-3 minutes to prevent it from sticking together.
4) While the pasta cooks, place a large bowl on your work surface. Hold each tomato over the bowl, remove the green top part and carefully cut it into small, bite-sized pieces using a paring knife. Allow all the delicious tomato juices to fall directly into the bowl.
5) Pour at least 5 tbsp of EVOO over the tomatoes. Add the remaining garlic clove, either thinly sliced or crushed, depending on how strong you would like the garlic flavor to be.
6) Tear the basil leaves directly into the bowl, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything gently using your hands or a wooden spoon, then leave the tomatoes to rest for at least 10 minutes.
7) Once the fusilli is al dente, drain it well and transfer it to a separate large bowl. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and stir gently to prevent the pasta from sticking. Allow it to cool to at least room temperature.
8) Add the cooled fusilli to the tomato and oil mixture and toss gently until every spiral is coated in the tomato juices, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
HOW TO SERVE:
Serve bruschetta pasta cold so the fusilli can absorb the fresh tomato, garlic and olive oil dressing. Finish with fresh basil and golden toasted breadcrumbs for an irresistible savory crunch.
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⏱️⏱️TIMECODES⏱️⏱️
0:00 Introduction to Bruschetta Pasta
0:19 Ingredients of Bruschetta Pasta
1:00 How to Make Toasted Breadcrumbs
2:58 How to Cook Fusilli Al Dente
3:52 Preparing the Fresh Tomato and Basil Dressing
8:10 Combining the Fusilli with the Bruschetta Dressing
10:50 How to Serve Bruschetta Pasta
12:24 Time to Eat Bruschetta Pasta, E ora si Mangia
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This fresh and easy bruschetta pasta brings all the flavors of summer together in one bowl. Al dente fusilli is tossed with juicy tomatoes, garlic, fragrant basil and extra virgin olive oil, then finished with golden garlic and parsley breadcrumbs for a beautiful crunch. If you are craving bruschetta but have no bread, this refreshing vegetarian dish is the perfect alternative and takes only 15 minutes to prepare.
💯 Follow this link to read and print the written recipe:
vincenzosplate.com/bruschetta-pasta
==========================================
Introducing My First Cookbook: "Authentic Italian" which You can order it Now on Amazon and Selected Bookstores👉 vincenzosplate.com/authentic-italian-cookbook
==========================================
INGREDIENTS:
300 g / 10.58oz fusilli
4 fresh tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
1 bunch fresh basil
Chopped fresh parsley
Extra virgin olive oil, EVOO
Salt and pepper
10 tbsp toasted breadcrumbs, toasted in step 2
Chili flakes, optional
METHOD:
1) Heat a large pan over medium-low heat and add 4-5 tablespoons of EVOO. Add one crushed garlic clove and cook gently for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
2) Stir in the breadcrumbs, chopped parsley and chili flakes, if using. Toss continuously until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crisp, then transfer them to a bowl and set aside.
3) Bring a large pot of water to the boil and add one tbsp of sea salt. Add the fusilli and cook for approximately 10 minutes, or according to the packet instructions, until al dente. Stir the pasta at least three times during the first 2-3 minutes to prevent it from sticking together.
4) While the pasta cooks, place a large bowl on your work surface. Hold each tomato over the bowl, remove the green top part and carefully cut it into small, bite-sized pieces using a paring knife. Allow all the delicious tomato juices to fall directly into the bowl.
5) Pour at least 5 tbsp of EVOO over the tomatoes. Add the remaining garlic clove, either thinly sliced or crushed, depending on how strong you would like the garlic flavor to be.
6) Tear the basil leaves directly into the bowl, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything gently using your hands or a wooden spoon, then leave the tomatoes to rest for at least 10 minutes.
7) Once the fusilli is al dente, drain it well and transfer it to a separate large bowl. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and stir gently to prevent the pasta from sticking. Allow it to cool to at least room temperature.
8) Add the cooled fusilli to the tomato and oil mixture and toss gently until every spiral is coated in the tomato juices, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
HOW TO SERVE:
Serve bruschetta pasta cold so the fusilli can absorb the fresh tomato, garlic and olive oil dressing. Finish with fresh basil and golden toasted breadcrumbs for an irresistible savory crunch.
==========================================
👨🍳🧑🍳Join Vincenzo's Plate Italian Cooking Academy and Became an Italian Food Ambassador: academy.vincenzosplate.com/cooking-academy
📺SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL (IT’S FREEEEEE ;-) bit.ly/SubscribeToMyYOUTUBEchannel
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCcsSowAamCLJv-xeF9geXoA/join
🕴Here is the link to Buy my Merch (and the No Pineapple on Pizza T-shirt): vincenzosplatestore.com
📖Share it with your FOODIE friends on FACEBOOK
🍝Check out my website to get more recipes vincenzosplate.com
🌍Join my Small Group Private Italian Tour and discover the secret gems of Italy with me. Check out the itinerary and make sure you book asap (Only 10 spots available) vincenzosplate.com/italian-tour
📖LIKE Vincenzo’s Plate ON FACEBOOK facebook.com/vincenzosplate
📷FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @vincenzosplate instagram.com/vincenzosplate
💯 To purchase my t-shirts and more follow this link: vincenzosplatestore.com
✔LIKE, SHARE and COMMENT on my videos please. It really means a lot to me.
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⏱️⏱️TIMECODES⏱️⏱️
0:00 Introduction to Bruschetta Pasta
0:19 Ingredients of Bruschetta Pasta
1:00 How to Make Toasted Breadcrumbs
2:58 How to Cook Fusilli Al Dente
3:52 Preparing the Fresh Tomato and Basil Dressing
8:10 Combining the Fusilli with the Bruschetta Dressing
10:50 How to Serve Bruschetta Pasta
12:24 Time to Eat Bruschetta Pasta, E ora si Mangia
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🎬 #VincenzosPlate is a YouTube channel with a focus on cooking, determined to teach the world, one video recipe at a time that you don’t need to be a professional chef to impress friends, family and yourself with mouth-watering #ItalianFoodRecipes right out of your very own kitchen whilst having a laugh (and a glass of vino!).
