Crostini With Ricotta and Herbs

Name: Crostini With Ricotta and Herbs
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup ricotta cheese, preferably homestyle; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaf; 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 24 slices, each 1/2 inch thick (loaf should be narrow)

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In 'The Complete Italian Vegetarian Cookbook'"

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Ready In:: 1hr 25mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 cup ricotta cheese, preferably homestyle
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaf
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 24 slices, each 1/2 inch thick (loaf should be narrow)

directions

If using supermarket ricotta, line a small colander or mesh sieve with several layers of paper towels.
Spread the cheese over the towels and let drain until thickened and creamy, about 1 hour.
Remove cheese from the colander and discard the paper towels; homestyle ricotta does not need to be drained.
Combine the ricotta, herbs, salt and pepper to taste in a bowl; set aside.
Preheat the oven to 400°.
Place the bread slices on a baking sheet; bake, turning the slices once, until they are lightly browned and crisp, 8-10 minutes.
Place the toasted bread slices on a large platter.
Spread a scant 2 teaspoons of the cheese mixture over each slice; serve immediately.