Ingredients

1 loaf rustic bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick 

6 to 8 cloves garlic 

1/3 cup olive oil 

1 cup Mark's Traditional Italian Tomato Sauce Mark's Traditional Italian Tomato Sauce 

1 1/2 pounds , sliced 1/4 inch thick fresh buffalo mozzarella 

8 to 12 leaves fresh basil 

Preparation

Preheat the broiler or salamander. Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Grill bread on each side until crisp and toasted, 45 to 60 seconds per side.

Rub crusts with garlic, and place on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and spoon on about 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce per slice of bread. Cover with cheese. Broil until melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Remove and garnish with basil leaves.