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Ricotta Toast with Roasted Tomatoes

This Ricotta Toast with Roasted Tomatoes is made with a handful of simple ingredients – grape tomatoes, olive oil, fresh garlic, and herbs atop toasty, thick-sliced Italian bread with creamy ricotta cheese. It’s the perfect way to use up all those ripe summer tomatoes from the garden!

Overhead shot of roasted tomatoes on toast with ricotta and arugula


 

You Will Love This

  • The flavors are seriously outrageous. And that is coming from someone who’s not a HUGE tomato fan. In this tomato toast recipe the tomatoes are roasted just enough to take away the raw flavor (that’s the part I’m not a huge fan of) AND they’re infused with fresh garlic, olive oil, and herbs. They soak up all that deliciousness while roasting and then they are literally bursting with flavor.
  • It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I like to make this is as a quick lunch when I don’t have tons of time. But it tastes AMAZING with a runny fried egg on it as well – perhaps served with a side of roasted potatoes or hash browns for brunch. Or you can serve it alongside a hearty green salad with a glass of white wine for a simple vegetarian dinner!
  • If you loved this easy ricotta toast, be sure to check out my 10 Minute Bruschetta Crostini, my Roasted Tomatoes with Burrata Appetizer, or my Greek Tomato Cucumber Salad.
White plate with roasted tomato toasts spread with ricotta garnished with greens

Ingredients and Substitutions

  • Olive Oil – Cold-press organic olive oil is my favorite for this ricotta toast recipe.
  • Rustic Italian Bread – You can use any type of crusty artisan bread, but I prefer the texture and size of a loaf of rustic Italian bread.
  • Grape Tomatoes – I like the way the grape tomatoes hold their shape when roasted. I recommend sticking to grape tomatoes or subbing cherry tomatoes for this recipe.
  • Garlic – Freshly sliced garlic is a must in this simple recipe! Garlic powder will work in a pinch, but the flavor won’t be quite as delicious!
  • Dried Oregano – You can use dried rosemary or dried thyme in place of the dried oregano if you prefer.
  • Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese – I always recommend using whole milk ricotta whenever it’s called for in a recipe! Ricotta has such a mild flavor already, that little bit of extra fat that’s in whole milk ricotta adds a ton of flavor and I find the texture to be a bit creamier as well.

Instructions

Place bread onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush both slices of bread with olive oil.

Baking sheet with 5 slices of bread and a baking dish with grape tomatoes

Place tomatoes into a small baking dish. Add olive oil, sliced garlic, oregano, and a large pinch of salt. Stir to combine.

White baking dish with grape tomatoes tossed in olive oil with garlic

Roast bread and tomatoes for 8-10 minutes, flip bread. Roast for another 5 minutes.

Baking sheet with 5 slices of toast and a baking dish with roasted grape tomatoes

Divide ricotta evenly between toasts.

Large white platter with toast topped with creamy ricotta cheese

Then divide tomatoes evenly between toasts.

Large white platter with roasted tomatoes and garlic on top of toast with ricotta

Sprinkle each toast with Kosher salt and garnish with fresh arugula and chopped parsley if desired.

Large white platter with roasted tomatoes and garlic on top of toast with ricotta and greens

Tips

  • This tomato toast recipe works well with grape tomatoes that are past their prime. Even if they’re a bit wrinkled and looking a little sad, the quick toss of olive oil and roast in the oven will plump them up and bring them back to life!
  • A good quality olive oil is going to go a long way in bringing extra flavor to this super simple recipe. Because the ingredient list is so short, it’s important to use high-quality olive oil. You don’t have to spend $50 on a bottle. Just look for something that is cold-pressed and organic. Then try a few different kinds until you find the flavor you enjoy the most!
Close up shot of roasted tomato toast spread with ricotta

FAQ

What goes with ricotta?

Honestly ricotta is so mild that it really pairs well with any of your favorite toast toppings! My personal favorite is roasted tomatoes with garlic, but you could also try pesto, sliced fruit, or honey and walnuts!

What does ricotta taste like?

Ricotta cheese is super mild in flavor which is what makes it so versatile! It is smooth and thick so it lends itself well to savory dishes like lasagna or sweet dishes like baked ricotta with honey and walnuts!

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Tomato Toast with Ricotta

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This Tomato Toast with Ricotta is made with a handful of simple ingredients – grape tomatoes, olive oil, fresh garlic, and herbs atop toasty Italian bread with creamy ricotta cheese – but it packs a punch in the flavor in the department. 

  • Author: Kylie
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup olive oil + 2-3 tablespoons for brushing bread
  • 68 slices rustic Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 15 oz. whole milk ricotta cheese
  • fresh arugula
  • fresh chopped parsley
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Place bread onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
  3. Brush both slices of bread with olive oil.
  4. Place tomatoes into a small baking dish. Add olive oil, sliced garlic, oregano and a large pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
  5. Roast bread and tomatoes for 8-10 minutes, flip bread. Roast for another 5 minutes.
  6. Divide ricotta evenly between toasts.
  7. Then divide tomatoes evenly between toasts.
  8. Sprinkle each toast with Kosher salt and garnish with fresh arugula and chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

This tomato toast recipe works well with grape tomatoes that are past their prime. Even if they’re a bit wrinkled and looking a little sad, the quick toss of olive oil and roast in the oven will plump them up and bring them back to life!

Use whole milk ricotta for these tomato toasts! Part-skim will work if that’s all you’ve got on hand, but whole milk ricotta has more fat and as we all know, fat equals flavor!

A good quality olive oil is going to go a long way in bringing extra flavor to this super simple recipe. Because the ingredient list is so short, it’s important to use high-quality olive oil. You don’t have to spend $50 on a bottle. Just look for something that is cold-pressed and organic. Then try a few different kinds until you find the flavor you enjoy the most!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 249
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 206.7 mg
  • Fat: 15.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19.8 g
  • Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 9.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 27.1 mg

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