Cherry Tomatoes On Provolone Garlic Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 pints cherry tomatoes
• 2 scallions, coarsely chopped ( part only)
• 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon rosemary, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• salt & pepper
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 slices bread (large slices of thick, crusty bread)
• 4 slices provolone cheese, 1 1/2 oz. each
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Recipe

• 1 for the tomatoes, mix tomatoes, scallions, parsley, rosemary, garlic, olive oil and vinegar in a shallow bowl.
• 2 season with salt and pepper.
• 3 cover bowl and let tomatoes marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour, but preferably 3-4 hours.
• 4 stir occasionally to distribute seasonings.
• 5 for the bread, combine olive oil and garlic and let mixture stand for about 10 minutes so flavors can mingle. meanwhile, heat the broiler.
• 6 brush one side of each bread slice with garlic and olive oil mixture and broil them oiled-side up until lightly browned.
• 7 put a slice of provolone and a generous sprinkling of parmesan on each slice, reserving a little of the parmesan for garnish.
• 8 set aside. just before serving, heat up broiler again and toast cheese until bubbly.
• 9 serve bread in shallow bowls, spooning about 3/4 cup of tomatoes and marinade over each slice, garnishing with remaining parmesan.