Grilled Pappa Al Pomodoro With Crab Meat Crostini

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 1/2 pounds over-ripe tomatoes -- cores removed
1 1/2 cups torn up day old bread
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt -- to taste
1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
8 ounces fresh dungeness or maryland crab meat
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 medium scallions -- thinly sliced
4 slices baguette -- toasted and cooled
 

Preparation:

In a food processor, blend tomatoes until liquid. Add day old bread, basil, thyme and season aggressively with salt and pepper. If too thick, thin with water. Allow to sit in a cool place. In a medium mixing bowl, toss crab meat, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin oil, juice and zest of 1 lemon, red pepper and scallion gently together and season lightly with salt. Divide cool tomato soup among 4 bowls. Place 1 slice baguette in center of each bowl. Float 2 ounces crab meat mixture on top of each baguette slice and serve. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5672)