Tomato Casserole

Dive into the comforting, Mediterranean-inspired flavors of this Tomato Casserole recipe! Bursting with layers of juicy, ripe tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil, and a hint of garlic, this dish is topped with a golden, crispy breadcrumb mixture infused with Parmesan and oregano. The melty layers of mozzarella cheese take it to the next level, creating a perfectly satisfying and cheesy bite in every forkful. Quick to prepare and ready in just 45 minutes, this tomato casserole is an excellent choice for a hearty side dish or a light vegetarian main. Perfectly seasoned and oven-baked to bubbly, golden perfection, it's a crowd-pleaser you'll return to time and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 medium ripe tomatoes
• 10 pieces fresh basil leaves
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium-sized casserole dish with olive oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds and set aside. Finely chop the garlic and tear the basil leaves into small pieces.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well until the bread crumbs are evenly moistened.

Step 4

Layer half of the tomato slices in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with half of the chopped garlic, half of the torn basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 5

Add half of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the tomato layer.

Step 6

Repeat with the remaining tomato slices, garlic, basil, and mozzarella cheese, creating a second layer.

Step 7

Evenly spread the prepared bread crumb mixture over the top layer of cheese, pressing it down gently.

Step 8

Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the bread crumb topping for added crispness.

Step 9

Transfer the casserole dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1062.9 grams (1062.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1481

Total Fat 85.50g	110%
Saturated Fat 30.00g	150%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 120mg	40%
Sodium 4642mg	202%
Total Carbohydrate 115.00g	42%
Dietary Fiber 14.80g	53%
Total Sugars 27.70g
Protein 66.30g	133%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1565mg	120%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 2046mg	44%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.5%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 30.8%