Heirloom Tomato and Cheese Lasagna with Tomato Bliss Orange & Blush
Indulge in the delicious flavors of heirloom tomatoes paired with creamy cheese in this classic lasagna recipe.
Ingredients
| 1 | jar Tomato Bliss Orange & Blush Heirloom Tomatoes |
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| 1/4 | red onion, chopped |
| 2 | cloves of garlic, chopped |
| 2 | tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | bay leaf |
| 1 | teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped |
| crushed red pepper, to taste | |
| salt & pepper | |
| 1 | package fresh lasagna noodles, about 1/2 pound |
| 1 | cup ricotta cheese |
| 1/2 | cup Parmesan, grated |
| 6 | mozzarella, grated |
| 1/4 | cup parsley, roughly chopped |
| 1/4 | cup basil, roughly chopped |
Instructions
| 1. | In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the red onion and garlic. Once softened, add the Tomato Bliss Orange & Blush Heirloom Tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, crushed red pepper, salt, and cook slowly for about 20 minutes. |
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| 2. | Combine the ricotta cheese with freshly chopped parsley and basil. |
| 3. | If making individual lasagnas, cut the fresh lasagna noodles to fit your pan. |
| 4. | Begin layering the lasagna in the pan by spreading a thin layer of sauce at the bottom. Add a lasagna noodle, more sauce, half of the grated Parmesan and mozzarella. Continue layering with the ricotta and herb mixture, and finish with the remaining sauce, Parmesan, and mozzarella on top. |
| 5. | Cover the pan with foil and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover for the last 5 minutes to allow the top to brown. |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița