Tomato Sandwich From Italy

1. 1

   All ingredients in this recipe are to taste.

2. 2

   Assume that each person will eat at least a half loaf sandwich.

3. 3

   Build these sandwiches immediately before serving.

4. 4

   Slice tomatoes to 1/4 or 1/2 inch slices.

5. 5

   Crush lots of fresh garlic cloves.

6. 6

   Chop some basil leaves leave some whole for decoration.

7. 7

   Cut loaf of Italian bread in half crosswise.

8. 8

   Slice each half loaf lengthwise but NOT all the way through as you would for a sub sandwich.

9. 9

   Open each half loaf flat.

10. 10

    Drizzle a good amount of olive oil on both sides of the loaf.

11. 11

    Spread fresh garlic (to taste) on bottom of loaf.

12. 12

    Spread some chopped basil (to taste) on bottom of loaf.

13. 13

    Lay tomato slices on bottom of loaf slightly overlapping.

14. 14

    Add more garlic if desired.

15. 15

    Salt and pepper to taste.

16. 16

    Add some whole basil leaves for decoration.

17. 17

    Serve open for eye appeal.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.