Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing

2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed

2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano-style), coarsely chopped, or one 28-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes in juice with basil leaves

6 large fresh basil sprigs plus additional for garnish

1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Coarse kosher salt

• 6 10- to 11-ounce New York steaks (preferably prime; 1 1/4 inches thick)
• 6 5x3x1/2-inch slices pain rustique, ciabatta, or other rustic countrystyle bread

Description

Any Plum-type Tomato Would Work Here. WHAT TO DRINK: A Smooth Red With Good Acidity, Like The Marcarini 2004 'Ciabot Camerano' Barbera D'Alba, Italy ($18).

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