Ricotta and Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Pancetta
- 10 ounces multicolored cherry tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves, thickly sliced
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 4 thin slices of pancetta
- 32 sage leaves
- 1 pound fresh ricotta cheese
- 8 slices of country bread, cut 1/4-inch thick and toasted
- Flaky sea salt, for serving
- Preheat the oven to 325.
- In a bowl, toss the tomatoes with the garlic and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil; season with kosher salt and pepper.
- Transfer the tomatoes to one side of a parchment-lined baking sheet and lay the pancetta slices out on the other side.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until the pancetta is crisp.
- Transfer the pancetta to paper towels to drain, then crumble.
- Roast the tomatoes for about 10 more minutes, until bursting and lightly caramelized.
- Transfer the tomatoes and any rendered fat from the pancetta to a bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil over moderately high heat.
- Add the sage and fry until bright green and crisp, 30 to 45 seconds.
- Drain the sage on paper towels; reserve the oil for another use.
- Spread the ricotta on the toasts and top with the tomatoes and crumbled pancetta.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and pepper and top the toasts with the sage leaves.
- Serve immediately.
tomatoes, garlic, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, thin slices, sage, ricotta cheese, country bread, salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/ricotta-and-roasted-tomato-bruschetta-pancetta (may not work)