A quick, cheesy tomato bake with fresh mozzarella and aromatic herbs, ideal for easy meals or sides.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1.5 lbs ripe tomatoes, sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Cheese
04 - 4.5 oz fresh mozzarella, torn or sliced
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Herbs & Seasoning
06 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp dried basil
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish (optional)
10 - Fresh basil leaves
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Lightly oil a medium baking dish and arrange half of the tomato slices in a single layer.
03 - Sprinkle half of the sliced red onion and minced garlic over the tomatoes. Season lightly with salt, black pepper, oregano, and dried basil.
04 - Distribute half of the fresh mozzarella evenly over the vegetable layer.
05 - Repeat the layering process with the remaining tomatoes, onions, garlic, seasonings, and mozzarella.
06 - Drizzle the olive oil over the assembled layers and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly and the tomatoes are tender.
08 - Allow to cool slightly, then garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
