Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsIaria's Italian RestaurantMate’s Mozzarella Recipe

Mate’s Mozzarella Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Fresh mozzarella in our homemade breadcrumbs, sautéed in olive oil & served with marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Mozzarella

For the Marinara Sauce

Method

Preparing the Marinara Sauce

  1. 1

    Sauté the Garlic

    In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Finish the Sauce

    Just before serving, stir in the fresh basil leaves and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Preparing the Mozzarella

  1. 5

    Set Up Breading Station

    Set up a breading station by placing flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second bowl, and homemade breadcrumbs in a third bowl.

  2. 6

    Bread the Mozzarella

    Take each fresh mozzarella ball, coat it in flour, dip it in the beaten eggs, and then roll it in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.

  3. 7

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat 1 cup of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 8

    Fry the Mozzarella

    Carefully add the breaded mozzarella balls to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

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