Roasted Cherry Tomato & Ricotta Crostini

By LEP04

Ingredients

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 loaf ciabatta bread, sliced into 1/2" thick slices
• 1 clove garlic
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 12 fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place tomatoes onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 20 minutes.

WHILE tomatoes are roasting, place sliced bread onto a separate baking sheet. Bake for approximately 8-10 minutes OR until golden. Remove from oven and rub with garlic clove.

To assemble: spread ricotta onto toast, top with a basil leaf, 2-3 roasted tomatoes, and a drizzle of tomato juice. Continue until all are complete.