Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Basil

Name: Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Basil
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 , medium tomatoes, ripe, (about 1 2/3 pounds), cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/3 cup, shredded fresh basil leaves; 1 loaf, country bread (approximately a 12-by-5-inch loaf), sliced crosswise into 1-inch thick pieces, ends removed; 1 large clove, garlic, peeled; 3 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil

Appetizers
Europe
Italian
Fruits & Vegetables
Vegetables
Vegetarian
Quick

Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 1996

The original version is toasted (not baked) and flavored with olive oil and raw garlic. Serve these crisp slices as is or with a variety of toppings.

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SERVES Makes 8 large slices

TIME 25 minutes

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