Italian Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients

• •6 Large ripe tomatoes
• •1 cup Ground beef or Italian sausage, cooked
• •1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
• •1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
• •1 cup Shredded mozzarella
• •2 cloves Garlic, minced
• •2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• •2 tbsp Olive oil
• •To taste Salt and black pepper
• •For garnish Fresh basil

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. 2Slice the top off each tomato and carefully scoop out the seeds and pulp, leaving a shell about 1/4-inch thick.
3. 3Lightly brush the inside and outside of each tomato with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
4. 4In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, minced garlic, and fresh parsley.
5. 5Stir in half of the mozzarella and mix until the filling is just combined.
6. 6Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each hollowed tomato, filling them generously.
7. 7Top each filled tomato with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
8. 8Arrange the stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and golden.
9. 9Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
10. 10Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.