Roasted Tomato Tartines with Prosciutto

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   Make the roasted tomato tapenade: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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   Halve 4 tomatoes and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.

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   Place the tomatoes cut-side down on the baking sheet, tucking 1 thyme sprig under each.

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   Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and roast until the skins start to loosen, about 15 minutes.

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   Remove from the oven; set aside until cool enough to handle, then pinch off the skins and discard.

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   Return the tomatoes to the oven and continue roasting until slightly dried, about 1 hour.

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   Discard the thyme and set the tomatoes aside to cool.

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   (Keep the oven on.)

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   Puree the roasted tomatoes, olives, anchovy, garlic, capers, vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons water in a food processor until smooth.

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    Season with salt and set aside.

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    (The tapenade can be made 1 day ahead; transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate.)

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    Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

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    Working in batches, add the prosciutto slices in a single layer and cook, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.

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    Drain on paper towels.

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    Cut the baguette in half crosswise, then split each half open to make 4 pieces.

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    Place cut-side up on a baking sheet and bake until golden around the edges, about 5 minutes.

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    Slice the remaining tomatoes.

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    Spread the roasted tomato tapenade on the baguette.

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    Arrange the mozzarella and sliced tomatoes on top.

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    Season with salt and pepper, then top with the prosciutto and some arugula and basil.

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    Photograph by Ryan Liebe

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.