Crostini

Crostini

Ingredients:
1 baguette herbed bread
2 tblsp butter
seasoning to taste
1/4 cup white wine (optional)
2 1/2 tblsp butter or oil
1/2 cup basil (fresh if possible)
1/3 cup cheese (parmesean or romano)
2 cloves garlic
2-3 sliced roma tomatoes

Optional:
1/2 cup sliced onion OR 1 can minced clams (or shrimp)
Instructions:
Remember: This is Italian food. You can be liberal with the ingredients. Take baguette of herbed bread. Slice into approx 1″ thick pieces.Cover BOTH surfaces with butter (seasoned is best — we use basil,
oregano, garlic and pepper). Place slices on a baking pan. In a small saucepan, combine wine, oil/butter, garlic (and clams) and simmer for five minutes. Add basil (and parmesan or romano cheese) and
heat for about a minute and then remove from heat. Let stand until thick.Spoon pesto over the bread (don’t waste any ) Put sliced tomatoes on
top and cover with slice of mozzarella.
Place baking pan in the oven and broil until the cheese starts to brown.