Ingredients

• 10 to 15 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, roughly chopped
• 1 small sprig rosemary, leaves stripped and roughly chopped
• 2 medium sage leaves, roughly chopped
• Pinch chili flakes
• Salt
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 loaf bread
• Grated Parmesan, optional
• Mozzarella cheese, optional

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
2. In a blender, combine the garlic, basil, rosemary, sage, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt and puree. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
3. Slice the bread into 1/2-inch thick slices and place on a cookie sheet. Brush with the garlic pesto. Sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella, if desired. Bake on the upper rack until golden brown and bubbly, about 5 to 7 minutes.