Ina Garten Scalloped Tomatoes Recipe
If you love simple comfort sides, this Ina Garten Scalloped Tomatoes Recipe is perfect. It is warm, rich and very easy. The tomatoes stay juicy and bright.
Ingredients
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 small onion finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
Prepare the Tomatoes
- Wash tomatoes well. Chop into medium pieces. Set aside.
Mix Tomato Base
- Add tomatoes, onion, salt, pepper, basil and oregano to a bowl.
Transfer to Dish
- Pour tomato mixture into prepared baking dish. Spread evenly.
Make the Topping
- Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan, olive oil and melted butter together.
Top the Tomatoes
- Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over tomatoes.
Bake the Dish
- Bake uncovered for thirty to thirty-five minutes until golden.
Rest Before Serving
- Remove from oven. Let rest for five minutes.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
- Fresh bread crumbs work better than dry ones.
- Do not skip resting time.
- Spread topping evenly for even browning.
- Taste tomatoes before baking.