Bruschetta with Roasted Red Pepper Cream, Burrata, and Anchovies
Ingredients
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 heads of garlic
- Olive oil to taste
- Oregano to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano (30 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- Salt to taste
- Thick slices of bread (about 3/4 inch or 2 cm thick, preferably from a loaf)
- Burrata cheese
- Anchovy fillets (about 4 per slice)
- Pine nuts (1 teaspoon per slice)
- Basil cream (optional, 1 teaspoon per slice)
Instructions
Prepare the Roasted Red Pepper Cream:
- Cut the red bell peppers in half and remove the seeds.
- Place the peppers and garlic heads on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano.
- Roast in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 30 minutes, until the peppers are well-cooked.
- Blend the roasted peppers with one roasted garlic head. Add paprika, Parmesan cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and soy sauce. Set the cream aside.
Prepare the Bread:
- Cut the bread into slices about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick.
- Drizzle the slices with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano.
- Toast the slices in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 7 minutes, until golden.
Assemble the Bruschetta:
- Rub a bit of garlic on each slice of toasted bread.
- Spread the roasted red pepper cream over each slice.
- Add some burrata cheese, anchovy fillets, pine nuts, and, if desired, a teaspoon of basil cream.