Mozzarella Fritta recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Mozzarella Fritta Recipe

Inspired by Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Breaded & pan-fried, served with house-made pomodoro & fresh basil

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Ingredients

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For the Mozzarella Fritta

For the Pomodoro Sauce

Method

Preparing the Mozzarella Fritta

  1. 1

    Prepare the cheese

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

  2. 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. 3

    Bread the mozzarella

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

  4. 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

  1. 5

    Sauté garlic

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

  2. 6

    Add tomatoes

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

  3. 7

    Finish with basil

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

Serving

  1. 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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