Tomato Gratin

Ingredients

2 large tomatoes, sliced 1/2" thick

salt and pepper, to taste

2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 1/4 cups fresh bread crumbs, coarsely chopped

1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

PREHEAT oven to 450 F.

In an oiled 9-inch baking dish, ARRANGE tomato slices, slightly overlapping.

SPRINKLE with salt, pepper and basil.

In a small skillet over moderate heat, HEAT olive oil; ADD garlic; COOK, stirring, until fragrant, about one minute.

REMOVE from heat; STIR in bread crumbs, cheese, salt and pepper; SPRINKLE over tomatoes.

BAKE in middle of oven until bread crumbs are golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.