Ina Garten Scalloped Tomatoes Recipe
If you love simple and comforting side dishes, this Ina Garten Scalloped Tomatoes Recipe is perfect. It is warm, juicy and full of rich tomato flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 large ripe tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a baking dish lightly with oil.
Prepare tomatoes
- Wash and chop tomatoes into medium pieces. Remove excess seeds if needed.
Season tomatoes
- Place tomatoes in a bowl. Add salt, pepper, garlic, basil and oregano. Mix gently.
Add tomatoes to dish
- Transfer seasoned tomatoes into baking dish. Spread evenly across the surface.
Prepare topping
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and olive oil until combined.
Add topping layer
- Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over tomatoes. Cover the top completely.
Bake dish
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until tomatoes are soft and topping is golden brown.
Rest slightly
- Remove from oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve as a side dish.
Notes
- Use heirloom tomatoes for richer flavor
- Add mozzarella for extra cheesiness
- Use fresh basil instead of dried herbs
- Add red chili flakes for spice
- Toast breadcrumbs before baking for extra crunch
- Add onions for deeper flavor