Creamy Tomato Pesto Crostini

Name: Creamy Tomato Pesto Crostini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 140 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Baguette Sliced in 18 Slices; 1 Jar Barilla® Creamy Tomato Pesto; 1 Pint Multicolor Cherry Tomatoes, Halved; 1 Cup Mozzarella Pearls; ¼ Cup Basil, Microgreen; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

2 hours 30 minutes

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These crostini are simple, vibrant and full of flavor. Barilla^® Creamy Tomato Pesto creates a rich base on crisp toasted bread. Roasted cherry tomatoes add sweetness and depth. Mozzarella pearls bring a soft, creamy contrast. Each bite is a balance of crisp, creamy and fresh elements. A touch of basil and olive oil adds brightness. They’re a great option for appetizers, entertaining or light bites.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1Baguette Sliced in 18 Slices

1Jar Barilla^® Creamy Tomato Pesto

1Pint Multicolor Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

1Cup Mozzarella Pearls

¼Cup Basil, Microgreen

2Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

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

Pre-heat oven to 220 °F. Place the halved cherry tomatoes on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, face-up; bake for 2 hours.

Step 2

Remove tomatoes from the oven; turn the temperature up to 425 °F.

Step 3

Drizzle the bread with 1 tablespoon olive oil, bake in the oven until slightly crispy, about 6-7 minutes. Take the crostini out, let cool.

Step 4

Spread pesto on crostini then top with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes.

Step 5

Garnish with micro basil and remaining olive oil.

Suggestion

For a quicker version cherry tomatoes can be used either raw, seasoned with olive oil, salt and pepper or flashed roasted at 450 °F until blistered.

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Creamy Tomato Pesto Sauce

Barilla Creamy Tomato Pesto is a smooth blend of sun-ripened tomatoes, balsamic vinegar of Modena, and Grana Padano and Pecorino Romano cheeses, delivering an irresistible taste of Italy. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese. Barilla’s Creamy Tomato Pesto is a red pesto made with tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar of Modena, and an array of cheeses. What can you eat Pesto with? Barilla Pesto is a quick and easy versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.

Pack size

6.5 oz.

Range

Pesto Sauce

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