Garlic Bread

This garlic bread is the perfect accompaniment to my Spaghetti and Meatballs with Homemade Marinara.

Ingredients:

1 french baguette, cut in half lengthwise
4 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
4-5 cloves garlic, passed through garlic press, made into a paste, or minced finely
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. italian parsley, chopped finely

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine butter, salt, pepper, garlic, and olive oil. Spread the butter mixture on both halves of the baguette. Put the baguette back together and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake for 10 minutes. Carefully open the foil and place both halves of the baguette crust side down back in the oven. Bake for about 5 more minutes, or until golden. Remove from oven; sprinkle both sides with parsley and serve.