Ground Beef-Stuffed Tomatoes

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat oven 350°F.

2. Step 2

   Cut tops off tomatoes, discard tops. Scoop out pulp from centers of tomatoes, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Reserve 1 cup of the removed pulp.

3. Step 3

   Brown meat with onions in medium skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet. Add reserved tomato pulp, Italian seasoning and tomato paste; mix well. Cook 3 min., stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan.

4. Step 4

   Place tomato shells on foil-covered baking sheet; fill with meat mixture.

5. Step 5

   Combine shredded cheese and bread crumbs; sprinkle over tomatoes. Top with basil.

6. Step 6

   Bake 12 to 14 min. or until heated through.