Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Cut the tomatoes in half, horizontally. Seed by gently squeezing the tomato halves. Use a small spoon to gently hollow out the inside of the tomatoes, being careful not to puncture the outer shell. Reserve the pulp.
  3. Chop the reserved pulp and put in a medium bowl. Add the parsley, bread crumbs, cheese, optional garlic, and pepper and mix gently to combine.
  4. Place the tomato halves in a buttered casserole dish, and fill with the bread crumb mixture.
  5. Drizzle the top of the tomatoes with olive oil. Bake until the tops are browned, about 20 minutes.