HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND PECORINO GRATIN

Heirloom Tomato and Pecorino Gratin image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 fresh basil leaves, torn
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 cup toasted Italian breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Lay the tomato slices flat and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Arrange the tomatoes in a 10-inch oval baking pan. Sprinkle the basil pieces on top.
Combine the cheese, breadcrumbs and thyme in a small bowl. Sprinkle the tomatoes with this mixture and drizzle the entire mixture with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake the gratin until the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve.