Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Ingredients:

2 French-style baguettes

12 ripe Roma tomatoes

1/2 cup fresh basil

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

6 medium-sized garlic cloves, peeled

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

2. Dice tomatoes and put in a medium-sized bowl.

3. Remove basil leaves from stems. Chop the leaves, and add them to the tomatoes.

4. Add the olive oil, pepper, and salt. Mix with a spoon. Cover and refrigerate.

5. Slice the baguettes into 3/4-inch slices. Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Put them in the oven and toast lightly for about 10 minutes, flipping them over once.

5. Remove the bread from the oven. Rub the top of each slice with garlic cloves.

6. Spoon tomato/basil/oil mixture onto each slice of toast. Enjoy! Serves 15 to 20.