Tomatoes Farci

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   Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scrape out the insides with a spoon.

3. 3

   Season the insides with salt and pepper and place on a baking pan.

4. 4

   Peel the onion, chop into 1/8- to 1/4-inch pieces, and place in a large bowl.

5. 5

   Tear the slices of bread into small pieces and add to the bowl along with the egg, ground beef, and Italian seasoning.

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   Season with salt and pepper and mix with your hands until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

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   Roll the meat into 1-inch balls and place 5 or 6 inside each tomato.

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   (You can just fill each tomato with the meat mixture, but they will take a lot longer to cook.)

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   Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the meatballs are browned and firm to the touch.

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    Meanwhile, place the water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

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    Add the rice, cover, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, or until most of the water is absorbed.

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    Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes, or until all of the water is absorbed.

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    To serve, place some of the rice on each plate and top with a stuffed tomato.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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