Potatoes baked in tomato sauce
6 servings
105 minutes
Potatoes baked in tomato sauce is a cozy dish with an Italian character that combines simplicity and rich flavors. Its origins trace back to rustic kitchen traditions where tomatoes, cheese, and potatoes created hearty, aromatic treats. Crispy slices of potato baked under a layer of tomato sauce and spicy bacon soak up the rich flavors, while melted cheddar finishes the composition with an appetizing golden crust. The dish is perfect for a family dinner, warming with its rich taste and pleasant texture. It pairs wonderfully with herbs and light white wine, highlighting the harmony of Italian cuisine. Serving it straight from the oven provides an aromatic and cozy delight that's hard to resist.
1
Heat oil in a pan, add potato slices in batches, and cook until golden brown. Place the potatoes on a paper towel.
- Potato: 1.5 kg
- Butter: 20 g
2
Place the bacon in the pan and cook until it is slightly brown, then drain the fat and set the bacon aside.
- Bacon: 150 g
3
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees. Layer potatoes, bacon, and tomato sauce in a deep ovenproof dish, sprinkling each layer with a pinch of salt. Top with cheese and grease with a piece of butter.
- Potato: 1.5 kg
- Bacon: 150 g
- Tomato sauce: 100 g
- Salt: to taste
- Cheddar cheese: 50 g
- Butter: 20 g
4
Bake for 1 hour until golden brown and bubbly cheese. Serve immediately in the same dish.