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.

Mukesh Yadav
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Overall, this is a great recipe that I would definitely recommend.


Alex Blue BYC
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I found that the tomatoes were a bit too soft after baking. I think I'll try roasting them next time.


Brent Alexander
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover basil.


kiran shezadi
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I wasn't sure about the combination of ricotta and pesto, but it actually works really well.


Juju Exum (Ma Jude)
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The tomatoes are so flavorful and juicy.


Africanos Joachim
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Madiha Aftab
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This is a great recipe for beginner cooks. It's easy to follow and the results are impressive.


Vaca Lola
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


ETC NISAN
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This recipe is perfect for a summer appetizer or light lunch.


Shivcharan Pasman
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The ricotta cheese and tomatoes balanced out the flavor perfectly.


Rana Khalid
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese. I also used a jarred pesto sauce, which made it even easier.


FURKAY GAMING
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The tomatoes were a bit too acidic for my taste.


Tiktok Support
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I thought the recipe was a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Shireen George
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This was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Okeke Chinaza
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Easy to follow recipe. The tomatoes turned out great. Will definitely make again.


Zawar Khan
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My family gave this recipe two thumbs up! The tomatoes were juicy and the filling was flavorful. I added a bit of extra garlic to the pesto, which really took it to the next level.