Tomatoes Stuffed With Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Tomatoes Stuffed With Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 yellow pepper, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 14 lb spaghetti (scant); 3 tablespoons nicoise olives, pitted and chopped; 1 tablespoon capers (rinsed with warm water if salt-packed); 12 basil leaves, chopped; 2 -3 marjoram leaves (or a pinch of dried) or 2 -3 oregano leaves (or a pinch of dried); 12 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped

Servings: persons

4 large tomatoes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 yellow pepper, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
14 lb spaghetti (scant)
3 tablespoons nicoise olives, pitted and chopped
1 tablespoon capers (rinsed with warm water if salt-packed)
12 basil leaves, chopped
2 -3 marjoram leaves (or a pinch of dried) or 2 -3 oregano leaves (or a pinch of dried)
12 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Remove top third of each tomato.
3
Scoop out some flesh and chop it, along with the top third.
4
Salt inside of tomatoes and turn them upside down as you procede.
5
Cook yellow pepper in a tablespoon of oil with half the garlic, until soft.
6
Break spaghetti into little bits and cook in salted boiling water just until tender.
7
Drain and rinse in cold water.
8
Mix together the chopped tomato, cooked pepper, spaghetti and all other ingredients except mozzarella.
9
Stuff tomatoes, first with cheese, then with tomato mixture.
10
Put in a lightly oiled baking dish and bake for about 15 minutes, or until hot.
11
Serve hot or warm.

4175

kcal

Calories

244

Fat

120

Carbs

399

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large tomatoes, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 yellow pepper, minced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tomatoes Stuffed With Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tomatoes Stuffed With Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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