AMORE^® PIZZA CROSTINI

An easy pizza topping on toasted bread makes a perfect party appetizer, quick snack, or light lunch everybody will love.

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet. Toast the 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 and cut them 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 and bake 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is slightly melted. Serve immediately.

8 1/2-inch thick slices Italian bread

3 TBSP Amore Tomato Paste

2 TSP olive oil

1 tsp Amore Garlic Paste or 1 small garlic clove, minced

1/4 TSP dried oregano

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

8 thin slices smoked or fresh mozzarella cheese

4 fresh basil leaves

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