TOMATES FARCIES (STUFFED TOMATOES)

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 medium to large tomatoes, about 3 1/2 pounds
1/4 pound sausage meat in bulk
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1/2 pound lean pork, cut into cubes
1/4 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Cut out the core of each tomato. Turn one tomato at a time on its side and cut a thin slice about half an inch thick from the top of each. Use a spoon or, preferably, a melon ball cutter to scrape out the inside of each tomato, leaving a whole shell for stuffing. Chop and set the spooned-out centers aside. There should be about two cups.
  • Heat the sausage meat in a skillet, chopping with the side of a heavy metal spoon to break up lumps. Add one cup of the onion and half of the garlic. Cook, stirring, until onion is wilted. Add the cubed pork and mushrooms. Add thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter in a saucepan and add the remaining half cup of onion and the remaining garlic. When the onion is wilted, add the scooped-out tomato and bay leaf. Bring to the boil and simmer five minutes.
  • When the pork mixture has cooked 10 minutes, spoon and scrape it into the container of a food processor. Blend until it is coarsefine. Scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl. Add one-quarter cup of the chopped parsley, the eggs and bread crumbs and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Select a baking dish large enough to hold the tomatoes when they are arranged on the dish close together in one layer.
  • Pour the chopped tomato sauce over the dish and smooth it over to distribute it evenly.
  • Stuff the tomatoes with the pork mixture, smoothing it over, and arrange them stuffed side up on the tomato base. Sprinkle the tops with grated Parmesan cheese and the oil.
  • Place in the oven and bake 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 489, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1282 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Malik shaid Khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The stuffed tomatoes are delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great stuffed tomato dish.


ToBiAS2270 Ackerman
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These stuffed tomatoes are delicious! The filling is flavorful and the tomatoes are cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great stuffed tomato dish.


Kristin Reichle
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These stuffed tomatoes are a great way to use up leftover rice and ground beef. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The recipe is easy to follow and the dish turns out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


M shoukat Bosan
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I made these stuffed tomatoes for dinner last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make st


Aubree Green
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These stuffed tomatoes are a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The recipe is easy to follow and the dish turns out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Zeeshan Shahid Shahid
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The stuffed tomatoes are delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great stuffed tomato dish.


Whobay Abibatu
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I'm not a big fan of stuffed tomatoes, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The stuffed tomatoes were surprisingly delicious. The filling was flavorful and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this rec


Jeremiah Moore
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I made these stuffed tomatoes for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Faisal Bhai
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These stuffed tomatoes were a great way to use up some leftover rice and ground beef. They were easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


izabelle Robert
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The stuffed tomatoes were absolutely delicious. The filling was moist and flavorful, and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Anita Chhetri
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I've been making stuffed tomatoes for years, and this recipe is by far the best I've tried. The combination of flavors is perfect and the tomatoes are always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ufuoma Kudos
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I made these stuffed tomatoes for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make stuffed tomato dish.


Premium Star
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These stuffed tomatoes were a hit at my dinner party! The filling was flavorful and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.