Best Appitizer Ever!

We had this delicious combination for the first time at Lucca's downtown and I have since put my own spin on it.  So good we consume it once a week!

Mascarpone Bruschetta

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup fresh basil chopped
2 cloves of garlic, whole
1/2 sourdough baguette, sliced
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
4 tbs olive oil, divided
2 tbs balsamic vinegar
Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

• Prepare tomatoes and basil; add to a bowl.  Mix in 3 tablespoons of the oil and all the vinegar.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Toss and set aside.
• Slice bread and toast in the oven until light browned.  About, 8 minutes on a 350 degree oven.
• Rub garlic on one side of the toasted bread.
• Drizzle oil over the other side of bread.  On the same side spread layer of mascarpone.
• Top cheese side of bread with spoonfuls of tomato mixture.
• Shave fresh parm over each piece.
• Enjoy!