Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsWoodfire RockfordCheese Recipe

Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Woodfire Rockford
Time35m
Serves2

Fresh mozzarella, house-made sauce

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Ingredients

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Cheese

House-made Sauce

Method

Cheese

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mozzarella

    Slice the fresh mozzarella into 1/2 inch thick rounds and set aside.

House-made Sauce

  1. 2

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 3

    Sauté Garlic

    Add minced garlic cloves to the saucepan and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

  3. 4

    Add Tomatoes

    Pour in the canned whole tomatoes, crushing them with a spoon as you add them.

  4. 5

    Season the Sauce

    Stir in dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.

  5. 6

    Simmer the Sauce

    Let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

  6. 7

    Add Fresh Basil

    Once the sauce is ready, stir in the fresh basil leaves and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

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