Fettunta Toscana (Grilled Bread with Tomates & Basil)

4 lg Ripe tomatoes

1/4 c Basil leaves, torn

6 sl Country style bread, cut

-- 1/2" thick & halved 3 lg Garlic cloves, lightly

-- crushed Salt & pepper 4 tb Olive oil

Wash the tomatoes & cut them in half. Remove as many seeds as possible & dice them. Set them in a small bowl & combine with the basil leaves. Grill or broil the bread slices & 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 & pepper & drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately. VARIATION: Fettunta co Rucola. Replace the basil with 1 small bunch of arugula, stems removed & leaves finely diced.