Flatbread with Tomatoes and Ricotta

I can guide you through the preparation of a flatbread with tomatoes and ricotta. It is a simple but delicious dish, perfect for a light lunch or an appetizer. Here’s how you can prepare it.

Ingredients

• 1 flatbread (you can use a simple focaccia or a flatbread like pita, depending on availability)
• 150 g of fresh ricotta
• A few ripe tomatoes (quantity to taste, but about 2-3 medium-sized tomatoes should suffice)
• Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Start by preheating the oven to 200 °C.
2. In the meantime, wash and cut the tomatoes into slices or cubes, as you prefer.
3. Lay the flatbread on a baking sheet. If you want, you can lightly heat it alone before adding the ingredients, to make it crisper.
4. Distribute the chopped tomatoes on top of the flatbread. Add some salt and pepper to taste.
5. Put the flatbread in the hot oven and let it cook for about 5-10 minutes or until the tomatoes are slightly roasted.
6. While the flatbread is cooking, prepare the ricotta by seasoning it with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper (you can also add some herbs if you like them).
7. Once the flatbread is ready, remove it from the oven and spread the seasoned ricotta on top.
8. If you wish, you can finish with an additional drizzle of oil and some fresh basil leaves to add color and fragrance.

Serve the flatbread hot, or let it cool down a bit before serving. This dish is simple yet delicious and can be customized in many ways. For example, you might add chopped olives, capers, or even a touch of anchovies for a more savory variant.