Baked Plum Tomatoes (Pomodori Al Forno)

Heat oven to 350°F.

Wash tomatoes; Pat thoroughly dry with paper toweling. Cut each in half lengthwise.

Combine breadcrumbs, oregano, and the salt and pepper to taste in small bowl; reserve.

Select baking dish large enough to hold tomatoes and one layer (about 3.5 x 8.5"); coat bottom of dish with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add tomatoes to boil; turn until there lightly coated, then arrange an dish, cut side up. Sprinkle each tomato half with 1 teaspoon of the breadcrumbs mixture. Bake for 1 hour. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.