Fettunta Toscana (Grilled Bread with Tomates and Basil)

Yields:	4 servings
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4	large	tomatoes
1/4	cup	basil	torn
6	slices	bread	country style, cut, 1/2" thick & halved
3	large	garlic cloves	lightly, crushed
1	x	salt	to taste
1	x	black pepper	to taste
4	tablespoons	olive oil

Wash the tomatoes and cut them in half.

Remove as many seeds as possible and dice them.

Set them in a small bowl and combine with the basil leaves.

Grill or broil the bread slices and 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 and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.

Serve immediately.

VARIATION: Fettunta co Rucola.

Replace the basil with 1 small bunch of arugula, stems removed & leaves finely diced.

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I have loved this recipe for years. The cookies are moist and yuummmmmmmy.

Reviewed by Patti Wilson