Baked French Bread with Mozzarella in Tomato Sauce

By rdgplus3

Ingredients

• Saute:
• 4 slices French bread (1/2” thick)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ cup diced onion
• 1 tsp minced garlic, until onions softens, about 5 minutes.
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• Deglaze with ¼ cup red wine; simmer until nearly evaporated, 3-5 minutes
• Add:
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• Simmer until tomatoes break down 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium
• Toss together:
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 100- 200 g fresh mozzarella (Mini Bocconcini Balls)
• Set aside.

Preparation

Step 1

To serve:
To each shallow bowl or plate containing the toasted bread, sprinkle with the herb & cheese mixture. Ladle the tomato sauce evenly over toast in bowls. Place bowls on a cookie sheet and heat in a 400o F oven until cheese is melted and sauce and bread are warm about 15 to 20 minutes.