Humble Feast dinner Monday - Stuffed Tomatoes recipe

Photo by Devra Gartenstein

Humble Feast dinner at Patty Pan restaurant on Labor Day Monday, September 4.

The special dinners are held the First Monday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30pm at Patty Pan's Neighborhood Kitchen: 15550 27th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155 in the Briarcrest neighborhood.

Price is $12/person (plus tax). For $10 (plus tax) discounted tickets, prepay via PayPal by 4pm on the day of the dinner. Kids half price.

This month's menu: Frittata with Leeks and Greens, Stuffed Tomatoes, Roasted Potato Salad with Bacon, Cucumber Salad, and Salted Melon Sorbet.

And here's owner Devra's recipe for the Stuffed Tomatoes.

Stuffed Tomatoes (makes 6 servings)

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup bread crumbs
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional)
3 ripe medium-size tomatoes, a bit underripe

Preheat the oven to 375F.

Heat the olive oil gently in a small saucepan. Add the garlic and cook for about a minute, until it's fragrant. Add the herbs and salt, cook for a minute longer, then add the breadcrumbs and cheese, if desired.

Slice the tomatoes about a third of an inch thick. Divide the garlic and breadcrumb mixture evenly among the tomato slices and spread in a thin layer.

Arrange the tomato slices on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, until the tops are crispy and golden brown.