Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the pieces of bread on the shiny side of a piece of aluminum foil and toast them for 10 minutes on each side. Then rub both sides of each slice with the cut garlic.

3. Arrange the basil leaves on a large platter; then put the pieces of bread over them.

4. Warm the oil in a small saucepan over very low heat for 5 minutes.

Immediately pour the warm oil over the bread. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Cut the tomatoes horizonatally into 1-inch-thick slices; then cut each slice in half. Place 1 half-slice of tomato on top of each slice of bread and serve immediately.

Serves 8 as an appetizer. Giuliano Bugiallis Foods of Italy.

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