Baked Herbed Tomatoes

1. 1

   Sprinkle the insides of the tomatoes with salt, arrange the tomato halves, cut sides down, on layers of paper towels, and let them drain for 1 hour.

2. 2

   In a bowl stir together the bread crumbs, the onion, the garlic, the basil, the thyme, and salt and pepper to taste and stir in the oil.

3. 3

   Arrange the tomato halves, cut sides up, in a shallow baking pan and divide the bread crumb mixture among them.

4. 4

   The tomatoes may be prepared up to this point 4 hours in advance and kept at room temperature.

5. 5

   Bake the tomatoes in the upper third of a preheated 450F.

6. 6

   oven for 10 minutes, or until the topping is golden.

7. 7

   (Do not over-cook the tomatoes or they will lose their shape.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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