2 large slices of sourdough bread 100ml olive oil 320g stracciatella Cream Salt ‘Salsa verde’ (see pg. 234) 24-36 large fragrant basil leaves Black pepper
1 Cut the bread in half so you have 4 pieces. Take a frying pan that will fit all 4, heat it up, and add olive oil. 2 Fry the bread until it’s golden brown. Transfer the bread to a paper towel. 3 Put the stracciatella into a bowl. If it’s too dense, add a dash of cream to loosen, then season it with salt. 4 Spread a generous layer of salsa verde on the toast. Cover the surface and edges of the toast with 6–8 basil leaves. 5 Spoon two large scoops of stracciatella on top. Drizzle with olive oil and a grind of black pepper. 6 Serve straight away.