About 40 min. before serving, in
medium saucepan over medium heat,
in hot butter, cook onion until tender,
about 5 min. Stir in bread crumbs, salt,
basil and pepper.

In 1 1/2 qt. casserole, place 1/4 of tomato slices
and their liquid; sprinkle with 1 tsp. sugar
and 1/4 of onion mixture. Repeat layering 3 more times,
ending with onion mixture. Bake 30 min.
or until hot and bubbly. Serve hot as meat,
fish or poultry accompaniment. Serves 6.