The Tomatoes with rice, garlic, and basil are truly exceptional, and even if they seem difficult to make, I assure you they are not. They are delicious in the summer, eaten cold straight from the fridge, so feel free to prepare them the day before because they will become even more flavorful. For this recipe, I used a type of rice suitable for risottos because I find the result is better. However, if you prefer another type, go ahead, but don’t use one that never overcooks. The tomatoes are those typically used for stuffing, and make sure to buy ripe ones because they will be better. Unfortunately, on this occasion, I had to settle.
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 tomatoes
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 4 stuffing tomatoes
- 6 tablespoons Carnaroli rice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 6 leaves basil
- to taste salt
- 2.2 lbs potatoes
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
How to prepare Tomatoes with rice, garlic, and basil
First, wash the tomatoes, dry them well, and cut off the top as if to make a sort of cap.
With a small knife, scoop out the inside, removing both the pulp and seeds, and pour everything into a bowl.
Place the tomatoes directly in the baking dish in which they will be cooked, and cut their pulp into small pieces.
Add to this the rice, garlic, and basil, chopped, salt, and 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Mix all the ingredients well, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, put it in the fridge, and let it marinate for at least an hour.
Meanwhile, peel the potatoes, cut them into medium-sized wedges, season them with salt, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and place them in the baking dish.
At this point, fill the tomatoes, distributing the seasoned rice in each and covering them with their caps.
Once ready, if desired, drizzle with a little oil and then bake in a preheated oven at 356°F.
Bake for about an hour, or until both the potatoes and tomatoes are golden brown.
Serve your Tomatoes with rice, garlic, and basil hot, at room temperature, or even cold from the refrigerator, as they will be delicious in any case.
Tips, variations, and storage
You can easily prepare the tomatoes with rice the day before, as they will become more flavorful, and you can always reheat them if you prefer them hot.
If you make more than you will consume, feel free to freeze them, as they will be ready for you in a moment of need.
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