Margherita Xxx Recipe
local cherry tomatoes, garlic, housemade mozzarella, grana padano, fresh basil, basil oil
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cherry Tomatoes
Rinse the local cherry tomatoes under cold water and pat them dry with a clean towel. Cut each tomato in half and set aside.
- 2
Mince the Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them using a knife or garlic press. Set aside.
- 3
Slice the Mozzarella
Take the housemade mozzarella and slice it into thin rounds. Set aside.
- 4
Grate the Grana Padano
Using a grater, grate the grana padano cheese into fine shreds. Set aside.
- 5
Prepare the Fresh Basil
Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water, pat them dry, and roughly chop them if desired, or leave them whole for garnish.
Assembly
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
On a serving platter or a pizza base, start by arranging the halved cherry tomatoes evenly. Sprinkle the minced garlic over the tomatoes.
- 7
Add Mozzarella and Grana Padano
Place the slices of housemade mozzarella evenly over the tomatoes and garlic. Follow with a generous sprinkle of grated grana padano cheese.
- 8
Drizzle with Basil Oil
Drizzle the basil oil over the entire assembly to enhance the flavors and add richness.
- 9
Garnish with Fresh Basil
Finally, garnish the dish with the fresh basil leaves for an aromatic touch.