Speedy feta-free tomato bake (Printable)

A cheesy tomato bake with mozzarella and herbs, ready quickly for weeknight meals or sides.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Lightly oil a medium baking dish.
03 - Arrange half of the tomato slices in a single layer, then sprinkle half the red onion and minced garlic over the tomatoes. Season lightly with salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil.
04 - Layer half of the mozzarella evenly over the vegetables.
05 - Repeat the layering with the remaining tomatoes, red onion, garlic, seasonings, and mozzarella.
06 - Drizzle the olive oil over the top and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Deliciously cheesy without feta
02 -
  • This dish contains dairy so not suitable for vegan diets
  • Can be customized with other cheeses but stays feta-free
03 -
  • Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor
  • Allow dish to cool slightly before serving for cleaner slices
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