Barefoot Contessa'S Provencal Tomatoes

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Cut the cores from the tomatoes, removing as little as possible.

3. 3

   Cut them in half crosswise and, with your fingers, remove the seeds and juice.

4. 4

   Place the tomato halves in a baking dish.

5. 5

   In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, scallions, basil, parsley, garlic, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the tomato halves generously with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   With your hands, fill the cavities and cover the tops of the tomatoes with the bread crumb mixture.

8. 8

   Bake the tomatoes for 15 minutes, or until they're tender.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with the cheese, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 30 seconds more.

10. 10

    Serve hot or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.