Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　35 min

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

　　

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

　　

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.