Grilled Bread Pane Alla Grillia Courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Transform your meal into a rustic Italian feast with Giada De Laurentiis' Grilled Bread Pane Alla Grillia—a simple yet flavor-packed recipe that’s all about celebrating quality ingredients and bold techniques. Thick slices of rustic Italian bread are brushed with golden extra virgin olive oil, kissed by the grill until perfectly charred, and rubbed with fresh garlic for a warm, aromatic punch. A sprinkle of coarse sea salt ties it all together, creating a crispy, savory delight that serves beautifully as an appetizer, side dish, or the perfect vessel for dipping into soups and sauces. With just four simple ingredients and under 15 minutes of cooking time, this recipe captures the essence of Italian cooking: effortless, delicious, and made to share.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 loaf Rustic Italian bread
4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
2 whole Garlic cloves
1 teaspoon Coarse sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Slice the Italian bread into thick 1-inch slices. Aim for 8 slices if the loaf size allows.

Step 3

Brush both sides of each slice with extra virgin olive oil using a pastry brush.

Step 4

Place the bread slices directly onto the grill or grill pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the bread is lightly charred.

Step 5

Remove the bread from the grill and immediately rub one side of each slice with a garlic clove. The residual heat of the bread will help release the garlic's flavor.

Step 6

Sprinkle the grilled bread with coarse sea salt to taste.

Step 7

Serve warm as a stand-alone appetizer or as a side dish to soups, salads, or pasta dishes.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(571g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1779

Total Fat 63.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4396mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 256.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.7g	0%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 42.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 110mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 524mg	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: 32.3%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 58.0%