Cook the Book: Bruschetta Alla Romana

Name: Cook the Book: Bruschetta Alla Romana
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 8 baguette slices, cut 1/2 inch thick on the diagonal, toasted; 8 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 4 tabelspoons (1/2 stick) butter, softened; 2 egg yolks; 2 tabelspoons fresh lemon juice; 227 grams best-quality mozzarella, cut into 8 slices; 0 teaspoons red pepper flakes

The recipe Cook the Book: Bruschettan Alla Romana could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in about 45 minutes. One serving contains 783 calories, 29g of protein, and 17g of fat. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up baguette, tabelspoons lemon juice, best-quality mozzarella, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a hor d'oeuvre. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

In a blender, combine the egg yolks, olive oil, red pepper flakes, anchoves, butter, and lemon juice. Puree to a smooth consistency.

Ingredients you will need

Red Pepper Flakes

Lemon Juice

Egg Yolk

Olive Oil

Butter

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Blender

Arrange the toasts on a baking tray, and top each one with a slice of mozzarella. Under a broiler or in a toaster oven, grill the cheese until it melts and bubbles.

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Mozzarella

Cheese

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Baking Pan

Oven

Toaster

Grill

Remove the tray from the broiler and transfer the toasts to a serving platter. Spoon the anchovy sauce over each bruschetta, and finish with freshly ground black pepper.

Ingredients you will need

Ground Black Pepper