INGREDIENTS

1. 1/4cupolive oil
2. 1tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
3. 1garlic clove, crushed
4. 1/2teaspoondried basil
5. 1/4teaspoondried oregano
6. 1/4teaspoonsalt
7. 1/8teaspoonred pepper flakes, crushed
8. 1 (8 ounce)packagemozzarella cheese, cut into 12 slices
9. 4largetomatoes, cored

DIRECTIONS

1. Stir together oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper flakes in medium-size shallow dish.
2. Add cheese slices, overlapping if necessary, and turning to coat completely with oil.
3. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat broiler.
5. Make 3 equally spaced vertical cuts in each tomato, starting from bottom and not cutting all the way through tomato (so tomato can “fan”).
6. Insert a cheese slice into each cut.
7. Place tomatoes in shallow flameproof baking dish.
8. Brush with any remaining marinade.
9. Broil tomatoes 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted and lightly browned and tomatoes are heated through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
10. Pour any pan juices over tomatoes before serving.