Baked Goat Cheese Marinara Recipe

Name: Baked Goat Cheese Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic fresh, minced; 3 oregano fresh sprigs; 2 thyme fresh sprigs of; 28 ounces tomato sauce crushed; 28 ounces diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; salt; pepper; 4 cups marinara sauce homemade, above; 1/2 eggplant small, ; thinly sliced; 1 zucchini small, ; thinly sliced; 3 1/2 ounces soft goat cheese ; sliced; French bread baguette; butter; roasted garlic optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic fresh, minced
3 oregano fresh sprigs
2 thyme fresh sprigs of
28 ounces tomato sauce crushed
28 ounces diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
salt
pepper
4 cups marinara sauce homemade, above
1/2 eggplant small, ; thinly sliced
1 zucchini small, ; thinly sliced
3 1/2 ounces soft goat cheese ; sliced
French bread baguette
butter
roasted garlic optional

1
Heat the olive oil in a medium to large sized saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the garlic, oregano and thyme sprigs and allow everything to cook in the olive oil for about 2-3 minutes.
2
Pour in the crushed tomato sauce and diced tomatoes and mix well. Bring to a slight boil, turn the heat down to medium-low and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
3
Season with the red chili pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Mix well and let cook for an additional 2-3 minutes more. Remove from heat and set aside. Remove the oregano and thyme sprigs and discard the sprigs.
4
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Using a mandolin slicer, slice the eggplant and zucchini and set aside.
5
To assemble the baked goat cheese marinara: pour in half of the marinara sauce into the baking dish. Spread evenly to cover the bottom of the baking dish. Layer on the thinly sliced eggplant and zucchini, alternating if desired. Pour in the remaining marinara sauce to cover the vegetables. At this point, you can mix the veggies in the sauce so some vegetables are poking out. I think this makes the baked marinara look more interesting.
6
Bake the marinara sauce for about 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
7
Remove from the oven during the last 5 minutes of cooking and cover the top with three slices of goat cheese. (*Kitchen Tip: Use dental floss to cleanly cut your soft goat cheese.) Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for another 2-3 minutes to soften the cheese.
8
Change the oven setting to broil and broil for about 3-4 minutes or until the edges and top of the goat cheese become browned. Watch to ensure the goat cheese does not burn.
9
For the crostini
10
Toast the bread: Cut your baguette and lightly butter each slice on one side. Place into the KitchenAid(R) Countertop Oven to toast. Set the toast dial to your desired level: light or medium. Alternatively, you can bake your slices of bread.
11
For added flavor, lightly brush on some roasted garlic onto the crostini once out of the countertop oven.
12
Serve with the baked goat cheese marinara and enjoy immediately.

498

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves garlic fresh, minced, 3 oregano fresh sprigs, 2 thyme fresh sprigs of, and more.

Yes, Baked Goat Cheese Marinara falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Goat Cheese Marinara

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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