Italian Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

8 1/2-inch-thick slices-French bread
extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves halved
salt
pepper
2 lg tomatoes, sliced 1/3 inch thick
8 fresh basil sprigs

Preheat broiler. Place bread slices on cookie sheet and broil until lightly brown on both sides. Brush one side with oil, rub with garlic. Sprinkle with salt/pepper.

Place tomato slice atop each bread slice. Brush with oil, sprinkle with salt/pepper. Broil until heated through. Top with basil and serve.