2Tablespoonsfresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
½cupricotta cheese
Basalmic vinegar or balsamic glaze(optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Combine tomatoes, garlic and a few chopped basil leaves in a baking dish and toss with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper.
Roast for 20 minutes or until the tomatoes burst.
Brush olive oil onto bread slices and toast until golden brown.
Once cool, spread the toasted bread with ricotta, and top with tomatoes.
Drizzle lightly with olive oil from the roasting pan, if preferred. You can also drizzle with balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze.
Garnish with shallot, basil, and salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
If you prefer a more garlicky topping, mince or dice the garlic before roasting instead of using whole cloves. Otherwise, remove the whole cloves after roasting and just use the tomatoes on the toast.
Storage
Drain off the extra olive oil and roasted garlic cloves and reserve for marinades or to make a vinaigrette dressing.Refrigerate leftover tomato topping.