Roasted Tomato Tartines with Prosciutto
- 10 heirloom tomatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 8 sprigs thyme
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1 anchovy fillet
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 1 baguette
- 1 12 -ounce ball fresh mozzarella, halved and sliced
- Baby arugula and fresh basil, for topping
- Make the roasted tomato tapenade: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Halve 4 tomatoes and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Place the tomatoes cut-side down on the baking sheet, tucking 1 thyme sprig under each.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and roast until the skins start to loosen, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven; set aside until cool enough to handle, then pinch off the skins and discard.
- Return the tomatoes to the oven and continue roasting until slightly dried, about 1 hour.
- Discard the thyme and set the tomatoes aside to cool.
- (Keep the oven on.)
- Puree the roasted tomatoes, olives, anchovy, garlic, capers, vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons water in a food processor until smooth.
- Season with salt and set aside.
- (The tapenade can be made 1 day ahead; transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate.)
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Working in batches, add the prosciutto slices in a single layer and cook, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Cut the baguette in half crosswise, then split each half open to make 4 pieces.
- Place cut-side up on a baking sheet and bake until golden around the edges, about 5 minutes.
- Slice the remaining tomatoes.
- Spread the roasted tomato tapenade on the baguette.
- Arrange the mozzarella and sliced tomatoes on top.
- Season with salt and pepper, then top with the prosciutto and some arugula and basil.
- Photograph by Ryan Liebe
tomatoes, kosher salt, thyme, extravirgin olive oil, olives, anchovy fillet, clove garlic, capers, red wine vinegar, baguette, fresh mozzarella, arugula
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