Bruschetta with Heirloom Tomatoes
Ingredients
1
Loaf ciabatta bread
or any hard loaf bread you prefer
4-5
Heirloom tomatoes thinly sliced
Fresh buffalo mozzarella sliced
Fresh basil pesto
Recipe below
Basil Pesto
1
Bunch fresh basil leaves (thoroughly washed)
ave some whole leaves to place on top
2
Cloves garlic
1
Cup
Walnuts or pine nuts
1/2
Cup
Parmesan cheese grated
Fresh if available
1/2
Cup
olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Make the pesto
Place the garlic and walnuts in the food processor and process until blended
Add the cheese and olive oil and blend only until mixed
Add the basil leaves and blend until it becomes a paste
Add salt and pepper to taste
Turn the oven on broil and assemble the bruschetta
Cut the bead in half length ways and place onto a baking sheet
Spread the pesto on both sides
Add on the tomatoes and cheese
Put the baking sheet into the oven and broil until the cheese melts
Once the cheese is melted and the tomatoes slightly softened, remove from the oven
Place the basil leaves on top of the bread
Slice and serve warm