Classic Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Double Dogs

Time30m

Serves4

Shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella and a zesty tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

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1
Sauté Garlic
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
2
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Add the canned crushed tomatoes to the saucepan along with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
3
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Finish with Fresh Basil
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, stir in the chopped fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

5
Prepare Mozzarella
While the sauce is simmering, prepare the cheeses. Tear the fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.

6
Combine Cheese and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese and the pieces of fresh mozzarella.
7
Add Tomato Sauce
Pour the prepared tomato sauce over the cheese mixture and gently fold until the cheeses are evenly coated.