TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI GRATIN

Tomato and Zucchini Gratin image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes
3 pounds firm zucchini
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup fruity olive oil

Steps:

Slice the tomatoes and zucchini into 1/4-inch thick round slices, as uniformly as you can. On a cookie sheet or ovenproof platter, overlap the tomato and zucchini in a decorative pattern, like red and green shingles on a gingerbread house. Blend all the dry ingredients together, then scatter them evenly over the tomatoes and zucchini. Sprinkle the olive oil on top and bake in a 375 degree oven until golden and crusty, about 20 minutes. Present the platter or sheet at the table, using a cake server or metal spatula to slide several overlapping pieces onto each diner's plate.;