Italian Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

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I found this recipe on the premio website, and it was a hit with my husband and best friend. A little to spicy for the kids, but you can always use mild sasuage.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Cut a slice from the top of each tomato.

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Scoop out insides of tomatoes and mash with hands.

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In a skillet , heat butter and saut onion , garlic and sausage meat until it is brown and crumbly.

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Stir in tomato pulp and simmer for ten minutes.

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Remove sausage mixture from pan , put into a big bowl.

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Add bread crumbs , salt , pepper , and cheese , mixing well.

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Add as much cheese as you would like.

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You may not need all the tomatoe pulp either.

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The final mixture should be kind of sticky , but easily formable.

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Place tomato shells in a shallow baking dish and fill with sausage mixture.

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Bake in for thirty minutes.

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I find that the left over sausage mixture can be put in between the tomatoes , just to bake.

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I also put grating cheese on top of the tomatoes before baking.

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Ingredients

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hot italian sausage, tomatoes, butter, onion, garlic, seasoned bread crumbs, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese