Ingredients

1 1/2 cups fresh plain breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest

Leaves from a few sprigs fresh thyme

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Coarse salt and ground pepper

4 large tomatoes cut into 1/2-inch slices

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil a 2-quart baking dish. In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, zest, thyme leaves and oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Arrange tomatoes, in prepared baking dish, overlapping slightly; season with salt and pepper. Top with breadcrumb mixture. Bake until tomatoes are tender and crumbs are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.