RecipesBertucci's Italian RestaurantMozzarella Fritta

Mozzarella Fritta Recipe

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Nov 01 2024

30m

Serves 4

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Make Mozzarella Fritta in just 30m. Breaded & pan-fried, served with house-made pomodoro & fresh basil

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Ingredients

For the Mozzarella Fritta

For the Pomodoro Sauce

Preparation

Preparing the Mozzarella Fritta

1. Prepare the cheese

Cut the fresh mozzarella into thick slices, about 1/2 inch each.

2. Set up breading station

In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In a second bowl, beat the egg. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs mixed with salt and black pepper.

3. Bread the mozzarella

Dredge each slice of mozzarella in flour, then dip into the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

4. Fry the mozzarella

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded mozzarella slices and fry until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Making the Pomodoro Sauce

5. Sauté garlic

In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

6. Add tomatoes

Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. Finish with basil

Add the chopped fresh basil to the sauce and stir well. Remove from heat.

Serving

8. Plate the dish

Serve the fried mozzarella on a plate, drizzled with the pomodoro sauce and garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.

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