Mahshi Bassal

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the onions whole in water for 30 minutes, until they are tender, and drain.
2. 2
   When they have cooled a little, cut in half crosswise and remove the centers, leaving a shell of about 3 layers and patching any little holes left at the bottom with pieces of onion.
3. 3
   Prepare the filling and stuff the onions with it.
4. 4
   Place them side by side in a baking dish.
5. 5
   Mix 1 cup water with the tomato paste, add salt and pepper, and pour into the bottom of the dish.
6. 6
   Bake in a preheated 400F oven for 4050 minutes.