Preheat oven to 350 F.
Wash tomatoes thoroughly. Cut a slice from top of each tomato; carefully scoop out centers.
Sauté onion in butter until lightly browned. Add bread crumbs,
applesauce, sage, salt and pepper. Place filling in tomatoes. Sprinkle
with grated Parmesan cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.