8 lg. firm tomatoes
Salt
2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen chopped spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
Butter Topping
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Halve tomatoes and remove center core and some seeds, leaving all pulp. Sprinkle with salt. Fill with spinach. Spread thickly with Butter Topping. Top with Parmesan mixed with bread crumbs. Bake about 15 minutes or until soft. Place briefly under broiler to brown.

BUTTER TOPPING:

1 c. (2 sticks) butter
2 tbsp. minced shallots
2 crushed garlic cloves
2 tbsp. minced parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper

Mix all ingredients together. 8 servings.