We start our delicious recipe by preparing the basic ingredients. It is essential to choose quality tomatoes, preferably from the garden or the market, to achieve a sauce with an intense flavor. If you have whole tomatoes, they will be crushed with a fork, but if you opt for canned diced tomatoes, they can be used directly. Add a pinch of salt over the tomatoes, which will help extract the juice from them and enhance the flavor.
In a separate bowl, prepare an emulsion of extra virgin olive oil. This will add a rich note and a velvety texture to the dish. Add finely chopped garlic in generous amounts, as this is the key ingredient that provides an unmistakable taste. The garlic will bring a strong aroma and perfectly complement the sweetness of the tomatoes.
After adding the garlic, continue with the spices: oregano and fresh or dried basil, depending on your preferences. These two herbs are essential to give the dish a Mediterranean fragrance. You can chop them finely if you use fresh basil to release the essential oils. Mix all the ingredients well, ensuring that the tomatoes are evenly coated with oil and spices.
Now, prepare the tray in which you will assemble the dish. Pour the tomato mixture into the bottom of the tray, spreading it evenly. This will form a savory base for other ingredients that you will add later. It is important to use a suitable tray to allow for even baking of all the ingredients.
Once you have arranged the tomatoes in the tray, you can add other vegetables, such as sliced peppers, onions, or zucchini, which will roast and absorb the delicious flavors from the tomatoes. You can also add mozzarella or feta cheese for extra flavor. Cover the tray with aluminum foil or leave it uncovered, depending on the desired texture. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 30-40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and juicy.
In the end, you will obtain a fragrant dish, perfect to be served as a main course or as a side dish. Enjoy it alongside fresh bread or a crisp green salad. This simple yet flavorful recipe will bring a touch of Mediterranean sunshine to your plate!
In a separate bowl, prepare an emulsion of extra virgin olive oil. This will add a rich note and a velvety texture to the dish. Add finely chopped garlic in generous amounts, as this is the key ingredient that provides an unmistakable taste. The garlic will bring a strong aroma and perfectly complement the sweetness of the tomatoes.
After adding the garlic, continue with the spices: oregano and fresh or dried basil, depending on your preferences. These two herbs are essential to give the dish a Mediterranean fragrance. You can chop them finely if you use fresh basil to release the essential oils. Mix all the ingredients well, ensuring that the tomatoes are evenly coated with oil and spices.
Now, prepare the tray in which you will assemble the dish. Pour the tomato mixture into the bottom of the tray, spreading it evenly. This will form a savory base for other ingredients that you will add later. It is important to use a suitable tray to allow for even baking of all the ingredients.
Once you have arranged the tomatoes in the tray, you can add other vegetables, such as sliced peppers, onions, or zucchini, which will roast and absorb the delicious flavors from the tomatoes. You can also add mozzarella or feta cheese for extra flavor. Cover the tray with aluminum foil or leave it uncovered, depending on the desired texture. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 30-40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and juicy.
In the end, you will obtain a fragrant dish, perfect to be served as a main course or as a side dish. Enjoy it alongside fresh bread or a crisp green salad. This simple yet flavorful recipe will bring a touch of Mediterranean sunshine to your plate!
Ingredients
Tomatoes in broth (but already cut) Lasagna sheets, salt, olive oil, lots of garlic, oregano, and basil.