Garlic Ciabatta Bread Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa Back to Basi

Transform your kitchen into a cozy trattoria with Ina Garten's Garlic Ciabatta Bread, a comforting and flavorful recipe straight from her "Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics" collection. This dish showcases a rustic ciabatta loaf elevated with a luscious garlic butter mixture infused with fresh parsley and a touch of Parmesan cheese. The bread is baked to golden perfection, offering a crispy edge and soft, buttery interior that’s bursting with savory flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect as a side for pasta night, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or a standalone snack. With its minimal prep and irresistible aroma, this garlic ciabatta bread will quickly become a staple on your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 whole Ciabatta bread loaf
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Slice the ciabatta loaf horizontally in half to create two flat halves.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley, a pinch of kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 5

Place the ciabatta halves cut side up on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 6

Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the cut sides of both halves of the bread.

Step 7

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the buttered bread.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the bread are golden and crispy.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool slightly. Cut into thick slices and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(619.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2049.5

Total Fat 92.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 201mg	0%
Sodium 3168.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 266.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 6.1g
Protein 53.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 323.4mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 743.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.4%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 50.4%