French Bread Pizzas With Ricotta Roasted Tomatoes and Pesto

Name: French Bread Pizzas With Ricotta, Roasted Tomatoes, and Pesto
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved (about 3 cups); 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 1 (12–14) soft loaf French or Italian bread, split in half lengthwise; 1 garlic clove, smashed; 1/2 cup fresh ricotta (about 5 ounces); 3/4 cup coarsely grated Parmesan (about 3 ounces); 2 tablespoons fresh store-bought or homemade basil pesto