Tomato Bruschetta with Fresh Basil

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 16
 

Ingredients:

2 large tomatoes -- diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil -- lightly packed
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 loaf half loaf French or italian bread or 1 French baguette
1 large garlic clove -- halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan
 

Preparation:

In bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste; let stand for 15 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Slice bread in 1"-thick slices. Place on baking sheet and broil until lightly browned on each side. Rub cut side of garlic clove over one side of bread; brush with olive oil. Spoon tomato mixture over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan (if using). If tomato mixture has been refrigerated, broil brushchetta for 1 minute. Makes about 16 slices. Source: Lighthearted Everyday Cooking; Anne Lindsay.