Broiled Tomatoes

• 6 medium red ripe tomatoes
• 24 slivers garlic
• Salt to taste if desired
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1. Preheat the broiler to high, 500 degrees.
2. Cut the tomatoes in half and arrange, cut side up, in a baking dish.
3. Insert 2 garlic slivers in each half.
4. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and olive oil.
5. Sprinkle with the cheese.
6. Place under the broiler for about 5 minutes until bubbling and the garlic tips start to brown.
7. Remove garlic, sprinkle with basil and serve.

red ripe tomatoes, slivers garlic, salt, freshly ground pepper, olive oil, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11104 (may not work)