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Italian Sausage Stuffed Tomatoes

Celebrate summer’s bounty and whip up this bright, Italian-inspired recipe—ripe tomatoes stuffed with our savory Mild Toscano Ground Sausage View More expand_more

Celebrate summer’s bounty and whip up this bright, Italian-inspired recipe—ripe tomatoes stuffed with our savory Mild Toscano Ground Sausage, couscous, buttery pine nuts, golden raisins, and a hint of sweet cinnamon. Every bite is like a flavorful trip to the Mediterranean!

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Italian Sausage Stuffed Tomatoes
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Total Time:
50 mins
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Servings:
6 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageMild Toscano Ground Sausage
1 package
Carando Mild Toscano Ground Sausage
1 package
3 tablespoons
Shallot, Minced
3 tablespoons
1 tablespoon
Fresh Garlic, Minced
1 tablespoon
6
Large Tomatoes
6
1 cup
Couscous, Cooked
1 cup
3 tablespoons
Pine Nuts, Toasted, 3 tablespoons
3 tablespoons
1/4 cup
Golden Raisins
1/4 cup
1/4 teaspoon
Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon
1/4 cup
Dry Sherry
1/4 cup
3 tablespoons
Sherry Vinegar
3 tablespoons
3 tablespoons
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tablespoons
3 tablespoons
Fresh Parsley, Chopped
3 tablespoons

Directions


  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

  2. Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out about 3/4 of the inside with a spoon and chop. Reserve.

  3. Render the sausage in the pan, breaking up any clumps that form.

  4. Add the shallot and garlic, and sauté until just beginning to brown.

  5. Add the chopped tomato and cook until almost dry. Remove from heat.

  6. While the sausage mixture is cooking, bring the raisins, sherry, sherry vinegar, and cinnamon to a boil, then remove from heat. Drain and reserve.

  7. Combine the sausage mixture, pine nuts, raisins, extra virgin olive oil, and couscous in a large mixing bowl.

  8. Stuff the tomatoes with the sausage mixture and place in a baking dish. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender.

  9. Remove from the oven, top with the parsley, and serve hot.

Life is Delicious. Savor It.

Ingredients


1 package
Carando Mild Toscano Ground Sausage
1 package
3 tablespoons
Shallot, Minced
3 tablespoons
1 tablespoon
Fresh Garlic, Minced
1 tablespoon
6
Large Tomatoes
6
1 cup
Couscous, Cooked
1 cup
3 tablespoons
Pine Nuts, Toasted, 3 tablespoons
3 tablespoons
1/4 cup
Golden Raisins
1/4 cup
1/4 teaspoon
Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon
1/4 cup
Dry Sherry
1/4 cup
3 tablespoons
Sherry Vinegar
3 tablespoons
3 tablespoons
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tablespoons
3 tablespoons
Fresh Parsley, Chopped
3 tablespoons

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