Dinner Tonight: Summer Panzanella

Dinner Tonight: Summer Panzanella
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Dinner Tonight: Summer Panzanellan From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven the 350°F. Melt the butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat.
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Pour in half of the olive oil, and let it warm for a minute. Turn off the heat, add the garlic and bread cubes. Toss until combined. Then place in the oven and cook for 15 minutes, tossing the cubes every 5 minutes or so.
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Combine the chopped tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and the other half of the oil. Stir until combined.
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Add the bread to the bowl, sprinkle with the basil, and season with salt and pepper.
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Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. One wine you could try is Piccini Chianti Classico. It has 4.6 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 10 dollars.
Piccini Chianti Classico
Piccini Chianti Classico
A complex and persistent nose filled with notes of cherry and wild berries. The palate is well structured, elegant, round and smooth with fruity notes and soft tannins and a long finish. An ideal pairing for grilled red meat and pasta al ragu. Blend: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot
DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings2
Health Score18
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