With only a few ingredients, this tomato parmesan potato casserole is quick and easy to make. It comes together quickly, making it a perfect side dish recipe to make on the busiest weeknights. It includes layers of sliced potatoes, tomato sauce, and cheese, which are ingredients that your whole family will love.
To make the tomato parmesan potato casserole, you first simmer a tomato sauce on the stove with garlic, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Then, cooked sliced potatoes get layered with the tomato sauce before being topped with parmesan and shredded cheese, and baked in the oven. Using cooked potatoes means that the dish only needs to heat through in the oven.
What is Tomato Parmesan Potato Casserole?
Tomato parmesan potato casserole is a hearty side dish containing tomato sauce, sliced potatoes, and lots of cheese. A garnish of basil adds freshness to this simple dish which can be served with roasted or grilled meat and blanched vegetables like green beans or asparagus.
Pro Tips
- For more convenient prep on a busy weeknight, you can cook the potatoes ahead of time and store them in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the casserole.
- For the cheese, use a shreddable Italian-style cheese such as mozzarella or provolone.
- Simmering the tomato sauce helps concentrate its flavor and reduces its tinny flavor if you are using canned tomato sauce.
- If desired, you can add some red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce to make the casserole a little spicy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Turn the Tomato Parmesan Potato Casserole into a Complete Meal?
Yes, you could! To make it a more complete meal, consider adding some cooked crumbled Italian sausage between the layers or even some cooked ground beef. You could also layer in some wilted spinach for another veggie component.
Can I Add Other Seasonings to the Tomato Sauce?
Absolutely! The tomato sauce would be delicious simmered with other Italian herbs like finely chopped rosemary or dried oregano. It would also be great with some red pepper flakes if you like your tomato sauce to be a little spicy.
Can I Make This Casserole Ahead?
Yes, you could! Simply assemble the whole casserole and cover it and place it in the fridge until you are ready to heat it up. Then, you can simply pop it into the oven a half hour or so before you plan to have dinner.
How to Store Tomato Parmesan Potato Casserole
To store this casserole, you can cover it tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge. Then, when you are ready to heat it up, you can place it in the oven while it preheats and heat it until it is warmed through.
Ingredients
How to Make Tomato Parmesan Potato Casserole
Place the tomato sauce in a pot and stir in the garlic, basil, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Simmer it for 5 minutes.
Place the tomato sauce in a pot and stir in the garlic, basil, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Simmer it for 5 minutes.
Slice the potatoes. Arrange some of the potato slices in the bottom of a casserole dish to form a layer. Season them with salt and pepper, and top them with some of the tomato sauce, parmesan, and shredded cheese.
Slice the potatoes. Arrange some of the potato slices in the bottom of a casserole dish to form a layer. Season them with salt and pepper, and top them with some of the tomato sauce, parmesan, and shredded cheese.
Repeat the layers until the casserole dish is full, finishing with a layer of tomato sauce followed by parmesan and shredded cheese. Bake in a 350 F (180 C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Repeat the layers until the casserole dish is full, finishing with a layer of tomato sauce followed by parmesan and shredded cheese. Bake in a 350 F (180 C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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