Makes 8 servings
9 California tomatoes
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 cup chopped dried parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red hot pepper
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces macaroni, or similar pasta, cooked
1/4 cup pine nuts, or slivered almonds, toasted
Cut slice from stem end of 8 tomatoes. Scoop out centers with spoon; reserve. Remove seeds and turn tomatoes cut side down on paper towel to drain. Meanwhile, seed and chop remaining whole tomato and reserved centers. Combine chopped tomato and next nine ingredients. Stir in oil. Fold in pasta and nuts. Stuff tomatoes with pasta mixture.
NOTE:
1 teaspoon dried basil may be substituted for fresh basil
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 182 – Calories from Fat 65
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 36%, Protein 11%, Carbohydrate 54%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 239mg, Total Carbohydrate 24g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 0g, Protein 5g, Vitamin A 1044 units, Vitamin C 38 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 2 units