Plum Tomato Pesto Bread

10 minutes Prep Time
20 minutes Cook Time
24 Servings

Warm crispy Italian bread with pesto, plum tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese create an appetizer that will quickly become a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise
  • 3/4 cup pesto, homemade or prepared

  • 1 (28 ounce) can Redpack® Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes 28 oz, drained and sliced

  • 1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step one

Preheat oven to 400° F. Place bread, cut side down on baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Step two

Spread bread halves evenly with pesto and top with remaining ingredients.

Step three

Bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese are melted. Cut each bread half into 12 slices. Serve warm.

Step four

Option: Jazz it up by garnishing with chopped fresh basil just before serving.

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