RICE-STUFFED TOMATOES

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I learned to put an Italian twist on my cooking after getting married since my husband is of Italian descent. I don't have many occasions to cook anymore. But when I'm expecting company, this is the dish I'll likely prepare.-Marion Amonte, Hingham, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

6 large tomatoes
1 pound ground beef
1 cup cooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 pound Swiss cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato and discard; remove core. Carefully scoop out and reserve pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. Chop reserved pulp., In a large skillet, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Add the rice, parsley, basil, salt, pepper and tomato pulp; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in cheeses., Spoon into tomato shells. Place in a greased shallow baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.