Burrata and Pesto Toast
Burrata and Pesto Toast
10 minutes total
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Gatherings
- No Meat
- Pesto Sauce
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
If you are unable to find fresh Burrata cheese, you can easily substitute for a creamy ricotta cheese.
Sandwich and Pizza Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 3 | Tablespoons Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto |
| 6 | ½-Inch slices of rustic Italian bread |
| 1 | Tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 | Cup Burrata |
| Freshly grated lemon zest from ½ of a lemon | |
| ½ | Cup Thinly sliced Cucumber |
| ½ | Cup halved multicolor cherry tomatoes |
| To taste | Coarse sea salt |
| 8 | Basil leaves; sliced thin |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Brush the bread slices with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and under the broiler for about a minute on each side or until very lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Step 2
Combine the burrata with lemon zest.
Step 3
Spread burrata over bread slices.
Step 4
Top with pesto then cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh basil.
Rustic Basil Pesto Sauce
Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. It is a flavorful complement to a variety of dishes your whole family will enjoy.
- Pack size 6.5 oz.
- Range Pesto Sauce