4 lg Ripe tomatoes
1/4 c Basil leaves, torn
6 sl Country style bread, cut
— 1/2″ thick & halved
3 lg Garlic cloves, lightly
— crushed
Salt & pepper
4 tb Olive oil
Wash the tomatoes & cut them in half. Remove as many seeds as
possible & dice them. Set them in a small bowl & combine with the
basil leaves. Grill or broil the bread slices & turn them so that
both sides are light brown. Rub each slice with a garlic clove. Spoon
some of the tomato mixture over the bread, sprinkle with the salt &
pepper & drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately. VARIATION:
Fettunta co Rucola. Replace the basil with 1 small bunch of arugula,
stems removed & leaves finely diced.
Yields
4 Servings