BRUSCHETTA

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1 can (14-1/2 oz.) DEL MONTE® Stewed Tomatoes, Italian Recipe
1 to 2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 loaf baquette French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 Tbsp. olive oil




Drain tomatoes reserving liquid. In small saucepan, boil reserved
liquid with garlic, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from
heat.
Chop tomatoes; combine with garlic mixture and basil.
Brush bread with oil. Broil until golden. Top with tomato mixture;
serve immediately.