Scalloped Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. olive oil
2 c. French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
16 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. shredded basil leaves
2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0.
Place 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet.
Add the bread cubes and stir to coat.
Saute over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until the bread is lightly browned.
Add the tomatoes and garlic to the bread.
Sprinkle with sugar.
Cook, stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper; stir in basil and remove from heat.
Place tomato mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over top and drizzle with remaining oil.
Bake until bubbling, for 35 to 40 minutes.