Fresh Basil Bruschetta

• 6 slices of foccasia or good quality rustic bread
• 1 pint grape tomato, quartered lengthwise
• ⅓ c. olive oil
• 8 large fresh basil, torn
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 cloves of whole garlic bulbs, peeled
• Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°. Lay bread on a baking sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil. Place in oven for about 5 minutes or until edges are brown. In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, oil, basil and salt and pepper. When bread is toasted, lightly rub the top of bread with garlic. Spoon room temperature tomato mix over warm bread and serve.

Parmesan cheese can be sprinkled atop bruschetta for extra flavor.