cool september nights
make tomatoes fall off and
need to come inside
source, previous version, 4 servings
4 wedged tomatoes, 3 c hot water, s&p, olive oil, 1 sliced onion, 1 smashed clove garlic, tiny can tomato paste, pinch saffron, 1 T smoked paprika, 2 c rice, parsley
heat onion, garlic, s&p, spices, olive oil in oven-safe pan, cook 3 minutes; add tomato paste & rice, cook 1 minute; add water, arrange tomatoes on top, drizzle with more olive oil, s&p; 450 F, 15 minutes or until al dente; stand 5 minutes, brown bottom on stove, top with parsley
