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Ricotta and Fresh Tomato Toast

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese, finely grated, to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper
  • 4 slices of baguette
  • 1 clove of garlic, peeled
  • 2 ripe tomatoes
  • fresh basil leaves

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
  2. In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the parmesan cheese, chopped basil, crushed red pepper flakes and sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste; mix well and set aside. 
  3. Sliced the baguette then place the slices on a baking sheet. Bake for 4-5 minutes, or until toasted.
  4. Remove from the oven and immediately rub the raw garlic clove on one side of each toast. 
  5. Slather a thin layer of the ricotta mixture then lay down a tomato slice.
  6. Top with fresh basil leaves and some sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Serve immediately. Enjoy.