Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Vegetable Potato Bake that combines layers of vegetables and cheese for a comforting dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced into â…› inch thick rounds
- 3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- ½ cup tomato sauce or Italian passata
- ½ cup water
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 large tomato sliced into rounds
- 1 medium zucchini sliced into ¼ inch thick rounds
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and sliced into â…› inch thick rounds
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C.
- In an oven-proof skillet, over the stovetop on medium-high heat, heat olive oil, and sauté the onion and carrot until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add tomato sauce, water, and thyme. Stir and cook for 1 minute then remove from heat. Taste the sauce, and adjust the seasonings if desired (salt and pepper).
- Add the sliced tomato, zucchini, and potatoes to the dish. With a rubber spatula stir to cover the vegetables with the sauce.
- Cover with an oven-proof lid or foil, and bake in the oven for 30 minutes covered.
- Uncover, and cook for 5 more minutes then check for doneness (the potatoes should be easily pierced with a fork, if not then cook for 5 more minutes and check again).
- Add the cheese, and place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the top is lightly browned.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- For a vegan version, substitute mozzarella cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg