TOMATO FRENCH BREAD LASAGNA

Tomato French Bread Lasagna image

I just found this recipe on the internet and it looks fantastic. French bread slices replace the noodles in this lasagna like dish. Definitely on my priority list to try.

Provided by Marie

Categories Meat

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper (to taste)
14 slices French bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick
4 large tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a skillet, brown lightly salted and peppered ground beef, onion and garlic; drain and set aside.
Toast bread and line the bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 baking dish with 10 slices.
Top with half of the meat mixture and half of the tomatoes.
Combine seasonings and sprinkle half over tomatoes.
Drizzle with 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil.
Crumble remaining bread over top.
Repeat layers of meat, tomatoes, seasonings and oil.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Stir in flour.
Gradually stir in milk and bring to a boil.
Cook and stir until thick and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in Parmesan.
Pour over casserole.
Top with mozzarella cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1291.8, Fat 54.5, SaturatedFat 25, Cholesterol 164.4, Sodium 2470.3, Carbohydrate 136.3, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 62.1