Tomato Gratin

Name: Tomato Gratin
Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes (preferably beefsteak), sliced 1/2 inch thick; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs from a baguette; 1/3 cup grated parmesan

6 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 large tomatoes (preferably beefsteak), sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs from a baguette
1/3 cup grated parmesan

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 500F.
2

Arrange tomato slices, slightly overlapping, in an oiled 9-inch gratin dish or shallow casserole.
3

Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with basil.
4

Cook garlic in oil in a small skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5

Remove from heat and stir in bread crumbs, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
6

Sprinkle over tomatoes.
7

Bake in middle of oven until crumbs are golden, about 15 minutes.