Tomato French Bread Lasagna

• ground beef↗1 lb
• chopped onion1⁄3 cup
• garlic cloves, minced↗2
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• slices French bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick↗14
• large tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick↗4
• dried basil↗1 teaspoon
• dried parsley↗1 teaspoon
• garlic powder↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• olive oil, divided↗3 teaspoons
• butter↗3 tablespoons
• flour↗3 tablespoons
• milk↗1 1⁄2 cups
• cup grated parmesan cheese1⁄3
• cups shredded mozzarella cheese2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a skillet, brown lightly salted and peppered ground beef, onion and garlic; drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Toast bread and line the bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 baking dish with 10 slices.

3. 3

   Top with half of the meat mixture and half of the tomatoes.

4. 4

   Combine seasonings and sprinkle half over tomatoes.

5. 5

   Drizzle with 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil.

6. 6

   Crumble remaining bread over top.

7. 7

   Repeat layers of meat, tomatoes, seasonings and oil.

8. 8

   In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

9. 9

   Stir in flour.

10. 10

    Gradually stir in milk and bring to a boil.

11. 11

    Cook and stir until thick and bubbly, about 2 minutes.

12. 12

    Remove from the heat and stir in Parmesan.

13. 13

    Pour over casserole.

14. 14

    Top with mozzarella cheese.

15. 15

    Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is golden brown.