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
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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