Pastina Stuffed Tomatoes
NeedTaste |I make this dish often - my family really likes it. Besides being flavorful, the tomatoes make a colorful, zesty addition to any dinner.. This stuffed tomato is a little different than traditional stuffed tomato recipes. It's not full of the creaminess you expect, so the tomato itself shines and it's full of Italian flavors. We loved the texture the pasta adds and cheese hold's the filling together. Panko bread crumbs add a bit of crunch on top. Parsley adds a bit of freshness to the recipe (along with flavor). These stuffed tomatoes would be a great appetizer or side dish. This little tomato is sure to impress your family and friends.
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INGREDIENTS :
3 - tomatoes
1/2 cup(s) cooked pastina
1 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped parsley
dash(es) black pepper
dash(es) garlic powder
dash(es) onion powder
dash(es) Italian seasoning
1/2 cup(s) grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup(s) finley diced pepperoni
1/4 cup(s) Panko bread crumbs
- Panko bread crumbs for topping
1/2 cup(s) cooked pastina
1 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped parsley
dash(es) black pepper
dash(es) garlic powder
dash(es) onion powder
dash(es) Italian seasoning
1/2 cup(s) grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup(s) finley diced pepperoni
1/4 cup(s) Panko bread crumbs
- Panko bread crumbs for topping
INSTRUCTIONS :
Cook pastina in boiling water for 5 minutes. rain. ut the tops off of the tomatoes and use a knife to cut around the inside separating the flesh from the skin. Scoop out the flesh and place the pulp in a strainer. Separate as many of the seeds from the meat as possible and discard. Chop the remaining meat and working as much of the juice out as possible. n a small mixing bowl add all the ingredients except for the topping Panko crumbs mix well. poon the mixture into the tomato skins and top with the remaining crumbs. ake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F. for 15 minutes or until tops brown. Be careful overcooking will cause the tomatoes to split. Allow to cool for a few minutes to set before serving.