PASTA STUFFED TOMATOES

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Make and share this Pasta Stuffed Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HappyMommy1422

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup small shell pasta (acini pepe, alphabets, orzo)
2 medium tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped red onions
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped of fresh mint
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place a pot filled with 3 to 4 quarts water on to boil.
  • When water is boiling, add pasta and cook 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, wash and stem tomatoes.
  • Cut in half lengthwise.
  • Take a small slice off the bottom of each tomato half so that it will sit up straight.
  • With a serrated knife, cut around inside edges and remove pulp and seeds, leaving the shell intact.
  • Chop pulp in food processor or by hand.
  • Measure 1 cup of processed tomato and place in bowl or return to bowl of food processor if using one.
  • Add onion, lemon juice and olive oil.
  • Mix well.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drain pasta and mix with sauce.
  • Add mint and parmesan.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Spoon stuffing into 4 tomato halves and place on serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.7, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 128.9, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 6.9

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