Paese Recipe
Beefsteak tomato topped with fresh mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Tomato
Wash the beefsteak tomato thoroughly under running water. Pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel. Slice the tomato horizontally into thick rounds, approximately 1-inch thick.
- 2
Slice the Mozzarella
Take the fresh mozzarella cheese and slice it into rounds, about the same thickness as the tomato slices.
- 3
Prepare the Basil
Wash the fresh basil leaves and gently pat them dry. Set aside for garnishing.
Assembly
- 4
Layer the Ingredients
On a serving platter, alternate layers of tomato slices and mozzarella slices. Start with a slice of tomato, followed by a slice of mozzarella, and repeat until all slices are used.
- 5
Add Basil and Season
Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers of tomato and mozzarella. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the stacked tomatoes and mozzarella.
- 6
Season to Taste
Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste over the assembled dish.