FRENCH BREAD PIZZAS WITH RICOTTA, ROASTED TOMATOES, AND PESTO

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Creamy ricotta cheese, herby pesto, and roasted cherry tomatoes give these French bread pizzas bright flavor and a fresh look.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Sandwich     Tomato     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Parmesan     Ricotta     Back to School     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved (about 3 cups)
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 (12-14") soft loaf French or Italian bread, split in half lengthwise
1 garlic clove, smashed
1/2 cup fresh ricotta (about 5 ounces)
3/4 cup coarsely grated Parmesan (about 3 ounces)
2 tablespoons fresh store-bought or homemade basil pesto

Steps:

  • Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Toss tomatoes, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tomatoes start to blister, about 13 minutes.
  • Place bread, cut side up, on another rimmed baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and rub cut sides with garlic.
  • Dollop ricotta on cut sides of bread. Top evenly with tomato mixture, then sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until Parmesan melts, about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk pesto and remaining 2 tsp. oil in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle on pizzas and season with salt and pepper.

Philip Coetzee
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These pizzas are perfect for a party! I made a bunch of them ahead of time and they were a hit with my guests.


zinia Aurni
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta, so I substituted it with mozzarella cheese. The pizzas still turned out great!


Floyds Gmo
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These pizzas were a little too expensive for my taste. I think I can find a cheaper recipe that tastes just as good.


Bishal Roy
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pizzas turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.


GPK IB
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These pizzas were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Christ Valdez
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The bread was a little too crispy for my liking. I think I'll try baking it for a shorter amount of time next time.


Veronica Mutangara
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These pizzas were a little too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try using less olive oil next time.


Fani Boy
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any toppings you like and it always turns out great.


Wasukira Fahadi
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These pizzas are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're also great for parties because you can make a bunch of them ahead of time.


Md Sakhuat Hosen
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I wasn't sure about the ricotta at first, but it actually worked really well with the other flavors. I'm definitely a fan now!


Shimaa Eid
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The roasted tomatoes were the star of the show! They were so flavorful and juicy. I'll definitely be making these again.


RAMESH PARLAPELLY
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These pizzas were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and the bread was perfectly crispy.


Isrealla Doklah
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I've made these French bread pizzas several times now and they're always a hit! The ricotta, roasted tomatoes, and pesto are a delicious combination and the bread is always crispy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.