Orzo-Stuffed Tomatoes

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 6 medium tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil
• 2 tsp. minced fresh parsley
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. white pepper
• Paprika

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Set aside 6 Tbsp. pulp for filling. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. Drain orzo.
In a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, orzo and reserved pulp. Spoon into tomatoes.
Place in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.