Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 6 large ripe, firm tomatoes; 8 oz. mild Italian sausage, casing removed; 3/4 c. chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2/3 c. diced zucchini; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil; 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp. oregano; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 1/2 c. cooked rice; 1/2 c. shredded Provolone cheese; 6 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Servings: persons

6 large ripe, firm tomatoes
8 oz. mild Italian sausage, casing removed
3/4 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 c. diced zucchini
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. cooked rice
1/2 c. shredded Provolone cheese
6 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Slice tops off tomatoes and discard. Using small knife, remove center pulp from tomatoes, leaving shells intact.
3
Discard seeds, chop pulp and reserve.
4
Invert tomato shells onto paper toweling to drain.
5
Cook sausage, onion and garlic until sausage is browned and crumbly.
6
Drain off excess fat.
7
Stir in reserved tomato pulp, zucchini, basil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper.
8
Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Stir in rice, Provolone and 4 tablespoons Parmesan. Place tomatoes in 2-quart (10 x 13-inch) rectangular baking dish. Spoon filling into shells, mounding on top.
11
Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
12
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and hot.
13
Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large ripe, firm tomatoes, 8 oz. mild Italian sausage, casing removed, 3/4 c. chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Tomatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stuffed Tomatoes

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