Ingredients

1/2 cup ricotta 

3/4 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (1/4 cup), plus more, shaved, for, serving (optional) 

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 

4 thick slices ciabatta (or 2 small ciabatta rolls, split in half) or similar rustic bread, lightly toasted 

4 ounces thinly sliced mortadella 

2 Italian-style marinated artichoke hearts (from 1 small jar), drained 

Sliced arugula leaves, for serving 

Preparation

Preheat broiler, with a rack 6 inches from heating element. In a bowl, stir together ricotta, Parmigiano, and oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Divide evenly among bread slices, spreading almost to edges but leaving a 1/4-inch border.

Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until cheese mixture is bubbly and browned in places, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 1 minute.

Top cheese toasts evenly with mortadella, artichoke hearts, arugula, and shaved Parmigiano. Lightly drizzle with oil, season with pepper, and serve immediately.