Tomato Bake
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this irresistible Tomato Bake is a comforting one-dish recipe that celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes combined with the gooey richness of mozzarella and nutty Parmesan cheese. Layered with aromatic garlic, fresh basil, and a crispy breadcrumb topping lightly seasoned with dried oregano, this oven-baked marvel is a delightfully simple way to elevate humble ingredients. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect as a hearty vegetarian main when paired with crusty bread or as a versatile accompaniment to grilled meats. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and baked until bubbly and golden, this Tomato Bake is a must-try for lovers of cheesy, herb-infused comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 200 grams mozzarella cheese
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 50 grams bread crumbs
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and slice them into 1 cm thick rounds.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Grease a medium-sized baking dish lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Layer the tomato slices in the dish, slightly overlapping them.
Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the tomatoes.
Tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces and scatter them over the tomatoes.
Season the tomatoes with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Slice the mozzarella cheese into thin pieces and layer them on top of the tomatoes.
Combine the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs in a small bowl, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the mozzarella.
Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil on top.
Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Remove the tomato bake from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with additional fresh basil, if desired.
Serve as a side with grilled meats or as a light vegetarian main dish with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.4 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.0 g | 195% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 174 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 3306 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 77.5 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 2035 mg | 157% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2126 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
