Bruschetta Al Pomodoro - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 (1-inch thick) slices Italian bread
3 garlic cloves, sliced in half
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
2 or 3 large tomatoes, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 c. coarsely shredded, fresh basil

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Place bread slices on baking sheet and bake 8 to 10 minutes until golden on each side.
Rub one side of the toasted bread with garlic and drizzle with a little oil. Arrange a few slices of tomato over each slice of bread.
Season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with basil.
Drizzle tomatoes with more oil.
Serve while warm.
Serves 8.