Dice the tomatoes and put into a small mixing bowl

Finely mince the clove of garlic and add to the bowl

Chop the basil into thin ribbons and add to the bowl

Add a little salt and black pepper

Stir ingredients together. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed

Set aside and let flavors marinate together

Turn on oven broiler

Cut half of the loaf of bread into about ½ inch slices

Place onto baking sheet and brush olive oil onto one side of the bread slices, making sure to get the edges

Place under broiler until nicely browned. Cooking time will vary based on your oven, so just keep an eye on it! You want the bread to be crisp, but not burned.

Remove bread from oven and evenly spoon and distribute tomato mixture over the bread slices.

Grate Parmesan cheese over the top, if desired.