I love entertaining, and this Pesto Tomato Crostini is a perfect recipe for entertaining because you can put out a platter for guests to dig into while you finish up any last minute tasks in the kitchen.This pesto version (you can try making your own pesto) adds a bright pop of green, and delicious spinach flavor in every bite. It's both kid- and adult-friendly and the perfect treat for a summer evening.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh Pesto Sauce (see recipe here)
• 1 loaf French baguette
• ½ pound fresh mozzarella
• olive oil

• 4 medium tomatoes, sliced
• salt, to taste
• ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

1.
Set your oven to 375 degrees.
2.
Slice the bread into 1 ½-inch slices and arrange them on a baking pan.
3.
Spread a layer of fresh Pesto Sauce on each round of bread.
4.
Slice your mozzarella into rounds and place a slice of cheese on top of each slice of bread.
5.
Place a tomato slice on top of each piece of cheese.
6.
Slide the tray of baguette rounds in the oven until they lightly brown and the cheese melts (about 5 minutes).
7.
Add salt and pepper to taste.