Rice Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe tomato, cut into sixteenths
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups hot cooked rice
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon basil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Procedures

1. Place tomato in large bowl; sprinkle with salt.
2. Stir in rice, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, basil and pepper.
3. Spoon into greased 2-quart baking dish; sprinkle with remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese and with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.