Tomatoes William from Bill Scales, Gilroy , CA from The GArlic Lovers Cookbook Vol 2

Tomatoes William from Bill Scales, Gilroy , CA from The GArlic Lovers Cookbook Vol 2
Finalist 1982 Gilroy Garlic Festival Recipe Contest
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients

6 medium to large tomatoes
Salt Garlic powder
2 pounds ground sausage meat
2 tablespoons butter
3 onions diced
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/2 bunch fresh parsley , finely chopped
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Method of Preparation
Remove tops from tomatoes and set aside. Scoop out insides of tomatoes to make shells, Sprinkle tomato shells with salt and garlic powder and turn upside down on paper towels to drain. Brown the sausage in a buttered skillet. Drain and discard fat.
Saute onions and garlic in butter until soft. Combine with sausage, parsley and breadcrumbs. Cook gently over medium heat for 5 minutes. Spoon into tomato shells and cover with reserved tomato tops. Sprinkle lightly with additional breadcrumbs.
Bake uncovered at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes.