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Tomato Gratin

3.9

(14)

Try this side with trout or lamb chops, then apple upside-down cake.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 min

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 500°F.

    Step 2

    Arrange tomato slices, slightly overlapping, in an oiled 9-inch gratin dish or shallow casserole. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with basil.

    Step 3

    Cook garlic in oil in a small skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in bread crumbs, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle over tomatoes.

    Step 4

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

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