Lasagna Crostini

The perfect Italian appetizer to a perfect mealtime! The meaty sauce, the creamy ricotta and the melty mozzarella cheese on top of toasted bread is absolutely irresistible!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 8
Nutrition: 300 calories each

Ingredients

• 16 slices baguette or french bread (cut 1/4 inch thick)
• 375g Italian sausage
• 375 ml Italian-style tomato sauce (use your favorite Italian sauce)
• 225g ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
   

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C)
2. Line up baguette slices on a large baking pan. 
3. Bake baguette for 8-10 minutes, until lightly toasted. Then remove from oven.
4. In a large pot/pan on the stove cook the sausage, breaking it up into pieces as it cooks. Add the tomato sauce and bring it to a simmer. Cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
5. Mix together ½ cup parmesan cheese and ricotta cheese. Evenly pour cheese mix on crostini, about ½ tablespoon per bread slice. Cover crostini with sauce and sprinkle with the rest of the parmesan and mozzarella cheese (if there’s any left)
6. Return to oven and bake for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese starts to melt. Place the crostini on a plate.
7. (Optional) Put a bit of fresh basil on top, if you wish.