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Fresh Tomato Faux Lasagna

Course Entree/Side
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author Sarcastic Cooking

Ingredients

  • 4 Large Heirloom/Beefsteak Tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Big Pinch of Salt and Pepper
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Basil
  • 1 Pound Fresh Mozzarella

Instructions

  1. Slice tomatoes ½” thick. Discard top stem portion and bottom slice.
  2. Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the chopped basil together in a large mixing bowl. Add the sliced tomatoes, mix to evenly coat, and let them marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Set the broiler on high and keep the oven door cracked open.
  4. Slice the fresh mozzarella into ½” thick slices.
  5. Arrange the tomatoes and cheese in a circle at a slight angle in a pie pan or 10 ½” circular baking dish, alternating between cheese and tomato until you have gone around the entire pan.
  6. Place under the broiler, with the door cracked open, for 20-25 minutes until the top of the cheese turns slightly golden and bubbles. Keep an eye on it because every broiler is different.
  7. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with remaining basil, and serve hot when cheese is still melty. Dish is best eaten on the day it is made. Serve as a light main course or a side dish with a protein.