pesto brushetta

by anutritionisteats on March 5, 2010

My friend Marie recently brought these to an engagement party and they are perfect for a party: colorful on a plate, easy to put together and a definite crowd pleaser. I will admit that I was wondering if the ricotta would be flavorful enough, but I was quickly proved wrong – these were as flavorful as could be. And since she was kind enough to leave the left-over ingredients with me…I enjoyed these for a few nights after the party had ended…

Pesto Ricotta Brushetta

1 baguette, thinly sliced and toasted under broiler
prepared pesto and sun-dried tomato pesto
ricotta cheese
sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

Layer the bread with the pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto (we had both varieties), ricotta cheese and a sprinkling of sun-dried tomatoes.

Pour yourself a glass of wine, make some snacks and enjoy your weekend!

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{ 14 comments }

Mo@MommyRD March 5, 2010 at 9:24 am: Wow, that looks amazing. I want THAT now, and a glass of wine, but it’s only 8:30 am. Will be sure making this tonight for our appetizer Friday night.
Mo@MommyRD March 5, 2010 at 9:24 am: Wow, that looks amazing. I want THAT now, and a glass of wine, but it’s only 8:30 am. Will be sure making this tonight for our appetizer Friday night.
Chelsea Ward March 5, 2010 at 10:11 am: Those look ridiculously tasty. Perfect appetizer for a classy party!
Chelsea Ward March 5, 2010 at 10:11 am: Those look ridiculously tasty. Perfect appetizer for a classy party!
Dan March 5, 2010 at 12:19 pm: They must taste as good as they look!
Dan March 5, 2010 at 12:19 pm: They must taste as good as they look!
Mellissa March 5, 2010 at 3:08 pm: These look great, I will be trying them at my next get together.
Mellissa March 5, 2010 at 3:08 pm: These look great, I will be trying them at my next get together.
Andrea@CeleryInTheCity March 5, 2010 at 6:34 pm: love this, such a simple pairing of GREAT flavors!
Andrea@CeleryInTheCity March 5, 2010 at 6:34 pm: love this, such a simple pairing of GREAT flavors!
sophia March 5, 2010 at 11:36 pm: Wow, I love how you topped it with that rich and creamy ricotta….what a pair! I haven’t had a crostini in years…
sophia March 5, 2010 at 11:36 pm: Wow, I love how you topped it with that rich and creamy ricotta….what a pair! I haven’t had a crostini in years…
Karla March 6, 2010 at 7:41 pm: Ahh totally making this! I just got a basil plant, I have a ton of sun dried tomatoes and ricotta that needs to be used ASAP!
Karla March 6, 2010 at 7:41 pm: Ahh totally making this! I just got a basil plant, I have a ton of sun dried tomatoes and ricotta that needs to be used ASAP!