Pesto Festo

Since my newest crave is fresh pesto, this is a quick and easy appetizer or addition to any meal.

Fresh loaf of bread
Low fat Ricotta Cheese
Olive Oil
Pesto

Take the loaf of bread and slice it thin. Drizzle with a little olive oil, and lightly toast in the oven or toaster. Place a couple spoonfuls of ricotta in a dish and top with a bit of pesto. Drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil on top just to keep it creamy. Once bread is toasted, serve with the ricotta and pesto spread.

This is a wonderful alternative to garlic bread, as the ricotta gives it a creamy texture on the toasted bread, and the pesto gives a fragrant garlic and basil flavor. I like the ricotta because it gives it a really light, mild flavor and is easy to spread. However, if you want to kick up the flavor, substitute soft goat cheese for a sinful and simple addition to any meal.