Neapolitan Crostini: Crostini Napoletani Recipe

Name: Neapolitan Crostini: Crostini Napoletani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh ricotta; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons fresh marjoram leaves; 16 small slices crusty bread (baguette size) or; 8 large slices country Italian peasant bread; 3 cloves garlic; 16 marinated fresh anchovy fillets or salt-packed anchovy fillets, rinsed; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh ricotta
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons fresh marjoram leaves
16 small slices crusty bread (baguette size) or
8 large slices country Italian peasant bread
3 cloves garlic
16 marinated fresh anchovy fillets or salt-packed anchovy fillets, rinsed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
In a small bowl, mix the ricotta with the cream, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and marjoram.
3
Set aside.
4
Place the bread on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler, turning once, until light golden brown on both sides.
5
While the toast is still hot, rub each slice with a garlic clove.
6
Spread some of the ricotta over each slice of bread.
7
Top each with an anchovy (2 each if using peasant bread) and return to the baking sheet.
8
Place the crostini back under the broiler until the cheese just oozes, about 1 minute.
9
Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with the olive oil, and serve immediately.

529

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh ricotta, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Neapolitan Crostini: Crostini Napoletani falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Neapolitan Crostini: Crostini Napoletani

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