SUPER SIMPLE MOZZARELLA ALLA PIZZAIOLA
Got a can of tomatoes in your cupboard and some mozzarella in your fridge? Then you can make this super easy comforting dish that comes together in a matter of minutes.
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 can 14oz chopped tomatoes (or you can use fresh tomatoes if you prefer)
- 2 4.4oz fresh mozzarella
- 1 tbsp olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano (feel free to use fresh)
Instructions
- Put the oil in the pan with the garlic and let it brown.
- Pour in the tomatoes, add the salt, pepper and the oregano and let it cook for about 12-15 minutes on high heat.
- In the meanwhile cut the mozzarella into ½ inches (about a 1cm) thick slices and when the sauce is done gently lay them into the pan.
- Cover with a lid and let them cook for about 1 minute till they start to melt (but don’t let them melt completely) on low fire.
- Serve them immediately with some fresh bread on the side. Buon appetito!