Baked Tomatoes Stuffed With Orzo Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Tomatoes Stuffed With Orzo

• Orzo Pasta
• 4 large tomatoes (about 1 pound total)
• Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Black Pepper
• Dried Oregano
• Mozzarella Cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 1/2 - 3 cups chicken broth
• Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Baked Tomatoes Stuffed With Orzo

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the tops off 4 large tomatoes (about 1 pound total). Gently scoop out the pulp and seeds, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pulp.
3. Sprinkle the inside of each tomato with 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of dried oregano.
4. Place 4 cubes (about 1 ounce each) of fresh mozzarella cheese into each tomato.
5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
6. Stir in 1 cup orzo pasta and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat.
7. Gradually add 2 cups chicken broth, stirring until absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, until the orzo is almost cooked through but still slightly firm (about 10-12 minutes total).
8. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Stir in the reserved tomato pulp.
10. Spoon the orzo mixture into the hollowed tomatoes, filling them to the top.
11. Pour 1/2 cup of hot chicken broth into the bottom of a baking dish.
12. Place the stuffed tomatoes in the baking dish.
13. Bake, covered, for 15 minutes.
14. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the orzo is heated through.