Basil Pesto Bread

Name: Basil Pesto Bread
Ingredients: 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

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

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.
2

Preheat the broiler.
3

Slice Italian bread to desired thickness. Spread a layer of pesto on each slice. Top with roma (plum) tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
4

Place topped bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Broil 5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.