TOMATO-BASIL CROSTINI

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups fresh plum tomatoes, seeds and jelly removed, diced
1 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
1 Thsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 medium garlic clove, peeled & crushed
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Italian flat breads ( oz each)
1 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste

Directions:
Preheat oven to 4oo°F. TO:.:CO-BASIL TOPPDSG 1-. BLEND tomatoes, basil, first quantity of extra virgin olive oil and salt thoroughly. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Just prior to serving, drain excess liquid. Garlic-Infused Olive Oil 1. coMBINE crushed garlic to second quantity of extra virgin olive oil. infuse (let soak) for one hour. CROSTINI 1-. LINE sheet pan or cookie sheet with foil. 2. DRIZZLE garlic-infused olive oil over flat bread; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. 3. BAKE for 4- minutes until hot, but not crisped or dried. 4. TRANsFER flat breads to serving plate. Cut into wedges or 2 X 2 squares. . ToP each piece with chilled Tomato-Basil Topping. Serve immediately.



Source: Olive Garden