Tomato And Basil Bruschetta (julie And Julia Style)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ripe grape tomatoes, sliced
• 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 loaf crusty french bread, sliced 3/4 inch thick (or italian)
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced in half
• 1/4-1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 ounces parmesan cheese, shaved

Recipe

• 1 mix tomatoes and basil together and season with salt and pepper.
• 2 set aside.
• 3 fry bread: heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in frying pan and fry bread until golden brown on both side.
• 4 remove and drain on paper towel.
• 5 rub one side with garlic clove.
• 6 or.
• 7 toast bread in oven:.
• 8 place bread on baking sheet and broil until golden brown on both sides; 12-15 minutes.
• 9 rub one side with garlic clove and brush with olive oil.
• 10 drain the tomato-basil mixture of excess liquid and spoon on to each slice of bread.
• 11 top with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.