Recipe: Garlic Bread with Sauteed Mushrooms (using fresh parsley and basil)

GARLIC BREAD WITH SAUTEED MUSHROOMS

1 (10 oz.) pkg. large mushrooms, sliced
1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. shitake mushrooms, stems removed
1 Tbsp. Bertolli Extra Virgin or Classico Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
Salt and pepper to taste
4 thick slices Italian bread
1 garlic clove, halved

Using a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook mushrooms in oil until browned, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley, basil, salt and pepper; remove from the heat.

Toast bread; rub one side of bread lightly with cut side of the garlic.

Place bread onto serving plates. Spoon mushrooms onto bread.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Taste of Home Cooking School Recipe Collection, Fall 2001