RICOTTA AND PESTO STUFFED TOMATOES

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Categories     Tomato

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (about 500g) medium truss tomatoes or regular tomatoes
150g fresh ricotta
2 tbsp finely grated parmesan
11/2 tbsp pesto
1 tsp grated lemon zest
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup (250 ml) passata or tomato puree
1 tbsp honey
a handful of fresh herbs (basil, parsley, chives)
Extra virgin olive oil to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Cut the tops of the tomatoes and reserve. Remove and discard the seeds. Pour the passata, honey and seasoning in a baking dish and stir with a spoon. Combine the ricotta, parmesan, pesto, lemon zest in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture between the tomatoes and place in the baking dish. Cover the tomatoes with the tomato tops. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes or until tender. To serve, place tomatoes on a plate along with the gravy. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and garnish with fresh herbs. Sprinkle with cracked pepper.

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