Stuffed Tomatoes Italian Style

By sassy47

Ingredients

• 4 large ripe tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 (19-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons Italian-flavored bread crumbs

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cut the top off each tomato; with a spoon, scoop out and discard most of the pulp and seeds. Brush outsides of tomato shells with 1 tablespoon oil; place tomatoes in a microwave-safe dish.
In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook for about 4 minutes, until it starts to brown, stirring constantly. Stir in garlic and red pepper and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in beans and bring to a boil; sit in 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Fill each tomato shell with bean mixture, dividing evenly.
In a cup, combine bread crumbs and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Lightly cover and microwave on high power until tomatoes are tender but retain their shape, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, and serve.