Bruschetta Con Pomodori - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread
1 lb. fresh plum tomatoes
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves chopped garlic
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
1/4 c. fresh grated Parmesan cheese
salt (optional)
pepper, freshly ground

Preparation

Cut bread in 1/4-inch slices on a diagonal; toast on oven rack at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes; flip at 5 minutes.
Cut tomatoes in half and push seeds out with your thumb.
Dice the tomatoes.
Combine tomatoes with garlic and basil, then olive oil.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Put 1 tablespoon of mixture on toasted bread; sprinkle with cheese.
Return to 350\u00b0 oven for 15 to 30 seconds.