Tomatoes with Rice, Garlic, and Basil are truly exceptional, and even if they may seem difficult to make, I assure you they are not. They are delicious in the summer, even eaten cold from the fridge, so feel free to prepare them the day before as they will become more flavorful. For this recipe, I used a variety of rice suitable for risottos, because I find the result is better. However, if you prefer another variety, feel free, but do not use the kind that never overcooks. The tomatoes are those typically used for rice, and make sure to buy ripe ones as they will be better. Unfortunately, on this occasion, I had to settle for less.
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 tomatoes
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes for rice
- 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.
Using a small knife, hollow them out, removing both the pulp and seeds and pouring everything into a bowl.
Arrange the tomatoes directly in the baking dish where they will be cooked, and chop their pulp into small pieces.
Add to this the rice, garlic, and basil chopped into small pieces, salt, and 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Mix all the ingredients well, cover the bowl with food wrap, place it in the refrigerator, and let it marinate for at least an hour.
Meanwhile, peel the potatoes, cut them into medium-sized wedges, season 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 one and covering them with their caps.
Once ready, if desired, you can 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.
Serve your Tomatoes with Rice, Garlic, and Basil hot, at room temperature, or even cold from the fridge, because they will be delicious in any case.
Advice, Variations, and Storage
You can easily prepare the tomatoes with rice the day before, because this way they will become more flavorful, and you can always reheat them if you prefer them piping hot.
If you make a larger quantity than you will consume, feel free to freeze them, because you will find them ready and waiting in a moment of need.
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