Crostini with Ricotta, Basil Pesto, and Roasted Peppers
Ingredients
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15 oz. Galbani® Ricotta Cheese
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loaf of Italian bread, cut into 12 slices
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1/4 cup basil pesto
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12 oz. jar roast red peppers, cut in 1/4 inch slices
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salt and pepper
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Fresh Basil Pesto:
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2 cloves garlic
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1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted in oven at 350 F for 15 minutes)
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4 cups fresh basil
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1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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salt and pepper
Directions
Crostini only better, made with Galbani Ricotta, Basil Pesto, and Roasted Peppers
This crostini is sure to be something everyone will love as a snack before a meal.
Fresh Basil Pesto:
- Combine the garlic, pine nuts, and basil in a food processor with olive oil, salt and pepper, and pulse until coarsely chopped.
Crostini:
- Toast or grill bread until crusty and lightly golden brown.
- Spread one tablespoon of basil pesto onto each slice of bread.
- Top with one tablespoon of ricotta and a roasted red pepper slice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tips
- Add some Zest! Rub the toasted bread with a garlic clove or a piece of orange/lemon to add even more flavor.
- Full of color. Use more than just red peppers. You can add even more color by using yellow or green peppers!
Ingredients
Find Galbani Products
-
15 oz. Galbani® Ricotta Cheese
-
loaf of Italian bread, cut into 12 slices
-
1/4 cup basil pesto
-
12 oz. jar roast red peppers, cut in 1/4 inch slices
-
salt and pepper
-
Fresh Basil Pesto:
-
2 cloves garlic
-
1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted in oven at 350 F for 15 minutes)
-
4 cups fresh basil
-
1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
-
salt and pepper
Directions
Crostini only better, made with Galbani Ricotta, Basil Pesto, and Roasted Peppers
This crostini is sure to be something everyone will love as a snack before a meal.
Fresh Basil Pesto:
- Combine the garlic, pine nuts, and basil in a food processor with olive oil, salt and pepper, and pulse until coarsely chopped.
Crostini:
- Toast or grill bread until crusty and lightly golden brown.
- Spread one tablespoon of basil pesto onto each slice of bread.
- Top with one tablespoon of ricotta and a roasted red pepper slice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tips
- Add some Zest! Rub the toasted bread with a garlic clove or a piece of orange/lemon to add even more flavor.
- Full of color. Use more than just red peppers. You can add even more color by using yellow or green peppers!