Fast, cheesy tomato bake with fresh mozzarella and herbs, ideal for speedy dinners or a flavorful side dish.
# 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 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
10 - Fresh basil leaves, optional
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Lightly oil a medium baking dish to prevent sticking.
03 - Place half of the tomato slices in a single layer in the baking dish.
04 - Evenly sprinkle half of the sliced red onion and minced garlic over the tomatoes. Season with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil.
05 - Distribute half of the torn mozzarella evenly over the vegetables.
06 - Repeat the layering process with the remaining tomatoes, onion, garlic, seasonings, and mozzarella.
07 - Drizzle the entire dish with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
08 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly and tomatoes are soft.
09 - Allow to cool slightly, then garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
