Leek and Tomato Gratin

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 350.
2. 2
   Trim the leeks of the hard green parts and outer skin, and wash them well.
3. 3
   If theyre fat, quarter them the long way.
4. 4
   Chop the tomatoes and put them in a gratin dish long enough to hold the leeks but narrow enough so that everything is snug.
5. 5
   Add the oil and nestle the leeks in there; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Bake, checking and stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes become saucy and the leeks are very, very tender, about an hour.
7. 7
   If you like, sprinkle with Parmesan and raise the heat until the cheese melts and browns a bit.
8. 8
   Otherwise, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot or warm.