“Pomodori Ripieni”

“Stuffed Tomatoes”

“This preparation is excellent served either hot or cold.In case of cold serving it is possible decorate with fresh basil leaves”

“Our Preparation Suggestion”

Preparation Time : 10 min + cooling time

4 GUESTS INGREDIENTS

4 Firm Red Tomatoes

50 Gr Breadcrumbs

1 Little Fresh Onion

1 Minced Courgette

3 Chopped Cloves of Garlic

2 T Spoons of cut Parsley

2 T Spoons of cut Mint

2 T Spoons of cut Basil

1 T Spoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt and Black Pepper

1°STEP

Heat your oven at 180°.

Put your breadcrumbs in a bowl, add some hot boiling water and let it sit for 10 minutes.

2°STEP

Cut off the top of your tomatoes take out inside pulp in order to have them ready for filling.

Put the half of the tomatoes pulp in a strainer in order to drain the juice

3°STEP

Chop the drained tomatoes pulp in small pieces add your onion , courgette, garlic, parsley, mint, basil and olive oil. Add your hot softened  breadcrumbs salt and pepper, than fill your tomatoes

4°STEP

Carefully cut the outside of your tomatoes and their tops with a very sharp knife in order to make them look as if divided into quarters.

Put your stuffed tomatoes in a baking-pan within their tops. Let them cook for 10 min

4°STEP

Put your tomatoes in a dish to serve.

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