This is a wonderful, quick, & easy dish to make. It is usually served as a snack or appetizer. Pronounced brus-ket-a, this can be served with a number of different toppings. This is the version that I make most often. The crunch of the freshly toasted bread, along with the flavors of garlic & tomatoes is simply a feast for your senses, both smell & taste. Always a crowd pleaser.

Tip: If you find that fresh chopped garlic is a little too overpowering for you, try taking a large garlic clove, cut it in half & rub the cut side directly onto the piece of toast, then add your tomato & olive oil mixture. Just as tasty!

Bruschetta
1 french baguette - sliced thin
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil - enough to coat tomato, garlic mixture
2-3 cloves fresh garlic - minced
3-4 roma tomatoes - chopped petite
fresh Basil for garnish - roughly chopped
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parmigiano reggiano for garnish

Preheat oven to 350. Slice your bread and place onto a cookie sheet & then into oven to toast. Roughly five minutes (you just want to toast the bread). WHILE the bread is toasting, in a small bowl combine minced garlic, chopped tomatoes & olive oil. Once your bread is toasted, evenly spoon tomato mixture onto bread slices. Season slices with salt & pepper. Drizzle a little olive oil on top & place back into oven for 8-10 minutes, long enough to heat the tomatoes through. Garnish with basil & parmigiano reggiano!

Buon Appetito!

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