Mozzarella Marinara Recipe
Our own hand breaded slices of fresh mozzarella cheese lightly fried & served over our homemade tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
In a saucepan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, then stir in chopped fresh basil.
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- 3
Fry the Mozzarella
Dip each mozzarella slice in flour, then in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded mozzarella slices until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Serve
Place fried mozzarella slices over a bed of warm marinara sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
