Italian Tomato Bruschetta

8 1/2-inch-thick slices French bread
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 Garlic cloves halved
Salt & pepper to taste
2 lg Tomatoes, Sliced 1/3inch
8 Fresh basil or Italian parsley springs

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. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Let bread slices stand at room temperature.)

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

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