Fettunta Toscana (Grilled Bread With Tomates


Course : Italian
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


4 large ripe tomatoes

1/4 cup basil leaves -- torn

6 slices country style bread -- cut 1/2 inch thick and halved

3 cloves garlic -- lightly crushed

1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

4 tablespoons olive oil
 

Preparation / Directions:


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 and leaves finely diced.


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