MOZZARELLA STUFFED TOMATOES AND GRILLED SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE

Mozzarella Stuffed Tomatoes and grilled Sweet Italian Sausage image

Provided by Teresa P @glitterteaz

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large vine ripened tomatoes
1 cup(s) mozzarella cheese shredded
1/2 cup(s) seasoned bread crumbs
2 clove(s) minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon(s) basil
1/8 teaspoon(s) oregano
1/4 cup(s) virgin olive oil
- fine sea salt and black pepper
1 package(s) sweet italian sausage links

Steps:

Grill or pan cook sausage links till completely cooked as you prepare tomatoes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the tops off the tomatoes and, using a spoon, hollow out the middle. Salt and pepper inside of tomatoes
. In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Place the stuffing in the tomatoes, taking care not to pack them too tight. (optional: sprinkle with parmesan cheese to top for a bit of a crispy texture)
Place on a baking sheet (can wrap each tomato bottom in foil) and transfer to the oven. Roast for 30 minutes.
Alternate cooking method: Wrap tomatoes in foil (leaving opened tomato top uncovered) and place on grill and cook till cheese is thoroughly melted and lightly brown on top.
Serving size is 1 tomato per person. Filling enough for a main dish when paired with sausage. Great served with sweet italian sausage and a salad! Enjoy!!