basil pesto bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 3 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 (1 pound) loaf italian bread
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a blender or food processor, puree the basil leaves, olive oil and garlic. mix in the pine nuts and parmesan cheese. continue processing until desired consistency is reached.
• preheat the broiler.
• slice italian bread to desired thickness. spread a layer of pesto on each slice. top with roma (plum) tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
• place topped bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. broil 5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.