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Pea and Pancetta Crostini

15 INGREDIENTS • 13 STEPS • 45MINS

Pea and Pancetta Crostini

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4.3

3 ratings
Crostini is super simple to make! This is salty, garlicky, creamy, crunchy, and comforting!
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Crostini is super simple to make! This is salty, garlicky, creamy, crunchy, and comforting!
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Vodka & Biscuits
I'm Lindsay and food that tastes like home ❤ I'm hoping to inspire you to call some friends and throw a dinner party.
http://www.vodkaandbiscuits.com

45MINS

Total Time

$0.55

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
12
us / metric
Crostini
French Bread
1/2 pckg
French Bread
sliced into 1/4" rounds
or 1/2 Baguette Loaf
Olive Oil
4 Tbsp
Olive Oil
plus more if needed
Dried Basil
to taste
Dried Basil
Garlic Salt
to taste
Garlic Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Dried Parsley
to taste
Dried Parsley
Cheese
Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
1 cup
Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
or Burratta or Any Spreadable Mild Cheese
Garlic
1 Tbsp
Garlic, roasted
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Peas
Pancetta
3/4 cup
Pancetta
diced in 1/4" cubes
or Bacon
Shallot
1
Large Shallot, thinly sliced
or Caramelized Onions
Frozen Green Peas
1 bag
(14 oz)
Frozen Green Peas, thawed
Salt
to taste
Salt
Parmesan Cheese
4 Tbsp
Parmesan Cheese, grated
Fresh Basil Leaf
6
Fresh Basil Leaves, chiffonade

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
208
Fat
13.6 g
Protein
8.7 g
Carbs
13.3 g
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Author's Notes

To roast garlic, preheat an oven to 375 degrees F. Add the entire bulb in the oven and roast until extremely tender, about 30 minutes. You can also cut off the head, drizzle with oil, and wrap in foil. Either way works! Do this while the crostini bakes!

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 2
Slice the loaf of French Bread (1/2 pckg) into 1/4-inch rounds (about 30 slices).
step 3
Dice the Pancetta (3/4 cup) into 1/4-inch cubes, set aside.
step 3 Dice the Pancetta (3/4 cup) into 1/4-inch cubes, set aside.
step 4
Season the Olive Oil (4 Tbsp) with a pinch of Dried Basil (to taste), Garlic Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and Dried Parsley (to taste).
step 5
Brush the flavored oil on each side of the sliced bread.
step 6
Bake for 15-20 minutes flipping half way through until each side is toasted.
step 6 Bake for 15-20 minutes flipping half way through until each side is toasted.
step 7
Combine and mix the Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese (1 cup), Garlic (1 Tbsp), Olive Oil (1 Tbsp), and pinches of dried basil, garlic sea salt, black pepper, and dried parsley. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
step 7 Combine and mix the Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese (1 cup), Garlic (1 Tbsp), Olive Oil (1 Tbsp), and pinches of dried basil, garlic sea salt, black pepper, and dried parsley. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
step 8
Spread a spoonful on each toasted crostini.
step 9
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. When hot, add the cubed pancetta and saute until brown and crispy and the fat has rendered.
step 10
Lower the heat to medium and with the pancetta in the pan, add the Shallot (1). Saute until wilted and tender, 3-5 minutes.
step 11
Add the Frozen Green Peas (1 bag) and toss to coat in the pancetta and onion. Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the peas are heated all the way through. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
step 11 Add the Frozen Green Peas (1 bag) and toss to coat in the pancetta and onion. Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the peas are heated all the way through. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
step 12
To assemble, add the pea mixture atop each crostini. The ricotta will act like glue, however you can smash the peas to have it stick better. Repeat until finished.
step 12 To assemble, add the pea mixture atop each crostini. The ricotta will act like glue, however you can smash the peas to have it stick better. Repeat until finished.
step 13
Sprinkle the Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp) and Fresh Basil Leaves (6) over each crostini.
step 13 Sprinkle the Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp) and Fresh Basil Leaves (6) over each crostini.

Tags

Appetizers
American
Comfort Food
Lunch
Date Night
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Side Dish
Vegetables
Winter
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