SUMMER TOMATO GRATIN

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When you bake tomatoes for a very long time, as you do here, they become quite sweet.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories casseroles, one pot, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pounds ripe, firm tomatoes, sliced
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup fresh or dry bread crumbs, preferably whole wheat
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Oil a 2-quart gratin or baking dish. Layer the tomatoes in the dish, seasoning each layer with salt, pepper and a small sprinkle of sugar.
Toss together the bread crumbs, parsley and olive oil. Spread over the tomatoes in an even layer. Place in the oven, and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until the juices are thick and syrupy and the top is golden. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 175, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 599 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams