This easy pizza crostini can be served as an appetizer, snack, or perhaps a light lunch with a salad that everyone lucky enough to eat will love.
8 1/2-inch thick slices Italian bread
3 T. Amore Tomato Paste
2 t. olive oil
1 t. Amore Garlic Paste or 1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 t. dried oregano
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 thin slices smoked or fresh mozzarella cheese
4 fresh basil leaves
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Place the bread slices on a baking sheet; toast bread 5 minutes.
Stir together the Amore Tomato Paste, olive oil, Amore Garlic Paste, oregano, salt and pepper, to taste, in a small bowl.
Stack the basil leaves; cut crosswise into narrow ribbons.
Spread the sauce on the toasted bread; top each with a piece of cheese and a sprinkling of basil.
Return the pan to the oven; bake 5 - 7 minutes, or until the cheese is slightly melted.
Serve immediately.
4 servings.