16/10/2026
🥒 Cheesy Baked Marrows with Tomatoes & Mozzarella 🧀
A delicious Mediterranean-style dish made with fresh marrows, juicy tomatoes and melted cheese. Perfect as a light meal or a side dish!
Ingredients
- 3 medium marrows (approximately 750 g)
- 3 medium tomatoes (approximately 400 g)
- 200 g mozzarella, grated or sliced
- 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil (or a few fresh basil leaves)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method;
1. Prepare the vegetables
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Wash the marrows and tomatoes, then slice them into approximately 5 mm thick rounds.
2. Arrange in a baking dish
Lightly grease an ovenproof dish with olive oil. Arrange the marrow and tomato slices in alternating layers.
3. Add the seasoning
Sprinkle with chopped garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
4. Bake the vegetables
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until the marrows are nearly tender.
5. Add the cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the vegetables. Bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
Chef's tip: If the marrows release too much liquid, carefully drain some of it before adding the cheese. Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
