Fresh Tomato Bruschetta with Basil

Name: Fresh Tomato Bruschetta with Basil
Ingredients: 2 large hothouse or vine-ripened tomatoes coarsly chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil; 1/2 loaf crusty Italian bread cut into 1/2-inch thick slices(or my french baguettes); 2 whole garlic cloves cut in half (optional); Olive oil. for brushing on the toasted bread; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Coarse salt; freshly ground black pepper

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For years we have all been hooked on this light, meatless meal, especially for lunch. As an alternative to Italian bread, I sometimes use my own French baguette

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Ingredients

2 large hothouse or vine-ripened tomatoes coarsly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 loaf crusty Italian bread cut into 1/2-inch thick slices(or my french baguettes)
2 whole garlic cloves cut in half (optional)
Olive oil. for brushing on the toasted bread
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Coarse salt
freshly ground black pepper