Jul 09 2026
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Mozzarella Fritte V Recipe

Inspired by CC Tomatoes
Time45m
Serves4

Fresh mozzarella balls deep fried and served on a bed of marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Mozzarella Fritte

For the Marinara Sauce

Method

Preparing the Marinara Sauce

  1. 1

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Sauce

    Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving. Remove from heat and set aside.

Preparing the Mozzarella Fritte

  1. 6

    Set Up the Breading Station

    In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt and black pepper.

  2. 7

    Bread the Mozzarella Balls

    Dip each mozzarella ball into the flour, shaking off the excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure each ball is well-coated.

  3. 8

    Heat the Oil

    In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F). You can test the oil by dropping in a breadcrumb; it should sizzle and turn golden.

  4. 9

    Fry the Mozzarella Balls

    Carefully add the breaded mozzarella balls to the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.

  5. 10

    Drain the Mozzarella

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried mozzarella balls and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

Serving

  1. 11

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving plate, spoon a generous amount of marinara sauce to create a bed. Place the fried mozzarella balls on top of the sauce.

  2. 12

    Garnish

    Optional: Garnish with additional fresh basil or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese if desired.

  3. 13

    Enjoy!

    Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy the delicious Mozzarella Fritte!

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