Serves: 6-8
Ingredients:
6 medium or Large tomatoes
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, peeled
3 sprigs fresh basil
Procedure:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Cut the tomatoes in hall width-wise. Place on a baking sheet or in a casserole
dish, cut side up. and generously season with salt and pepper Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
2. In a food processor or blender, combine the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil. the bread crumbs, Parmesan,
garlic, basil, and 2 pinches of salt and process for about 1 minute.The mixture should have a wet, crumbly
consistency.
3. Press the bread crumb mixture onto the tomatoes. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the tops are browned and the tomatoes are warmed through.
Submitted By: Restaurant Owner
Recipe Author: John Besh
Book: My Family Table: A Passionate Plea for Home Cooking
Book Author: John Besh
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing