Baked Mozzarella and Tomato-Basil Dip

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Baked Mozzarella and Tomato-Basil Antipasti

Ingredients

2 cups pasta sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

8 ounces fresh bocconcini mozzarella or mozzarella cheese, cut in cubes

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup torn fresh basil [2] leaves

Parmesan-Toasted Baguette, (recipe below)

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In four 12- to 16-ounce or one 1-1/2-quart shallow ovenproof dish layer pasta sauce, garlic, and mozzarella. Bake 20 minutes or until mozzarella is melted. Remove from oven; drizzle olive oil. Top with basil. Serve with bread or Parmesan Toasted Baguette slices. Makes 4 servings.

Parmesan Toast

Ingredients

8 1/2-inch slices baguette-style French bread

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese [3]

Directions

Preheat broiler. Lightly brush one side of bread slices with oil. Place bread slices, oil sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat about 15 seconds or until toasted (watch carefully to avoid burning). Sprinkle with cheese. Broil about 15 seconds more or until cheese is melted.

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