Stuffed Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 firm large tomatoes
coarse salt
ground pepper
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 sweet sausages (about 1/2 lb.), casings removed
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 c. cold cooked rice
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg
1/4 c. pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Slice the tops off the tomatoes and discard.
Using a spoon, remove the pulp and reserve.
Sprinkle the inside of each tomato shell with salt and pepper. Invert the shells onto paper towels and let drain for 20 minutes.