Steps to Prepare Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta Bake

Baked Tomatoes And Mozzarella

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Recipe Summary Baked Tomatoes And Mozzarella

This recipe takes any store bought, colorless tomato and makes it seem like the best vegetable you've ever tasted! Just takes a little extra time than most recipes.

Ingredients | Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta Bake

6 roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 (8 ounce) ball of fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1 clove roasted garlic, mashed into a paste

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

Arrange tomato slices on prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil; sprinkle lightly with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven until they become leathery, a bit brown, and crunchy around the edges, approximately 2 hours. Remove from oven and let cool completely.

Combine the cooled roasted tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and roasted garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil; mix well.

Info | Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta Bake

prep: 15 mins cook: 2 hrs additional: 30 mins total: 2 hrs 45 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

TAG : Baked Tomatoes And Mozzarella

Side Dish, Vegetables, Tomatoes,

Images of Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta Bake

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta Bake / Dot the top with fresh mozzarella (the heat of the pasta will soften it) and sprinkle with fresh basil if desired.