ITALIAN STUFFED TOMATOES

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Served with crusty French bread, this makes a great summer meal. My husband and our two daughters ask me to fix it for them frequently. Besides cooking, I enjoy antiques, crafts and getting out in the garden. -Michele Shank, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 medium tomatoes
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped zucchini
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups cooked long grain rice
3/4 cup shredded provolone or part-skim mozzarella cheese
6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Leaving a 1/2-in. thick shell, scoop out the pulp; chop pulp and set aside. Invert the tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , Meanwhile, cook sausage, onion and garlic in a skillet until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato pulp, zucchini, basil, oregano, vinegar, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in rice, provolone, 3 tablespoons Parmesan and parsley; spoon about 2/3 cup into each tomato. , Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more or until the tomatoes are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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