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Pomodori Al Riso: Rome's rice stuffed tomatoes

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 2
Author Claudia Rinaldi | Gourmet Project

Ingredients

  • 2 red and round salad tomatoes
  • 2 small potatoes or 1 medium
  • 1 sprig parsley
  • 4-5 basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 shallot
  • 1/2 garlic clove
  • 4 tablespoons short grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C - 390°F.

  2. Peel and thinly dice the potatoes. Season them with a teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch or two of salt, and set them aside.

  3. Peel and finely chop the onion and the garlic clove.

  4. Using a knife, cut off the top of the tomatoes - leave the stems on.

  5. Scoop out the tomato juices, the seeds and the pulp and transfer them to a medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the herbs, onion, garlic, and parmesan, and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Mix and rest for about 15 minutes.

  6. Sprinkle the inside of the tomatoes with a pinch of salt and fill them with the rice mixture.

  7. Cover them with their tops and place them on a baking sheet - lined with parchment paper -, surrounded by the potatoes.

  8. Bake the tomatoes 45-50 minutes.

  9. Serve Pomodori Al Riso hot or at room temperature.