Description
A delicious and easy recipe for pesto roasted tomato bruschetta featuring crispy toasted baguette slices topped with herby pesto and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound French baguette
- 2 cups (1 pint) cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it fully preheat for even cooking
- Prepare Bread: Slice baguette into 1-inch thick pieces, arrange on baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Season Tomatoes: Toss cherry tomatoes with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper in bowl until evenly coated
- Arrange for Roasting: Spread seasoned tomatoes on second baking sheet in single layer for even roasting
- Roast Components: Roast tomatoes 15-20 minutes until bursting; toast bread 8-10 minutes until golden
- Assemble and Serve: Spread pesto on each toast slice, top generously with roasted tomatoes, serve immediately
Notes
- Choose tomatoes that are firm but ripe – they’ll hold their shape better during roasting while developing maximum sweetness
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheets – proper spacing allows hot air to circulate and creates better caramelization
- Watch the bread carefully during the last few minutes – it can go from golden to burnt very quickly
- Let roasted tomatoes cool slightly before assembling – this prevents the pesto from becoming too warm and runny
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pesto roasted tomato bruschetta, roasted tomato appetizer, Italian bruschetta, pesto recipe, cherry tomato bruschetta, easy appetizer