Mozzarella alla pizzaiola, mozzarella melted in a pan with tomato sauce and oregano. The recipe is similar to Mozzarella in tomato sauce with onions, but easier, simpler and faster. A true dinner saver, economical and tasty, perfect if you have mozzarella in the fridge close to its expiry date, if you come home late from work and want to prepare a quick and tasty dinner, and a dish also perfect for children who love melted, stringy mozzarella. A one-dish meal that becomes complete when enjoyed with good bread, preferably homemade or rustic, and that brings taste and color to the table for just a few euros. But let’s go to the kitchen, let’s prepare together our recipe for mozzarella melted in a pan pizzaiola style with tomato sauce and you’ll see how simple and delicious it is. First, if you want to stay updated on all my recipes, you can follow my Facebook page (here) and my Instagram profile (here).
Also see:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 1 Minute
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients to make mozzarella alla pizzaiola
- 2 mozzarella balls
- 1 2/3 cups tomato sauce (rustic)
- as needed extra-virgin olive oil
- as needed salt
- as needed extra-virgin olive oil
- as needed basil
Tools
- Pan
Preparation
Place a pan on the heat with the tomato sauce, season with salt and cook over medium heat for about ten minutes, letting the sauce reduce well. Now add the mozzarella cut in half and a sprinkle of oregano, drizzle a little olive oil, cover the pan with its lid and let it melt for a couple of minutes. Do not overcook the cheese because it will immediately release all its water. Remove from the heat, plate immediately and garnish, if you have them and if in season, with basil leaves.
Storage and tips
Consume the mozzarella alla pizzaiola immediately after making it; prepare only the quantity you intend to eat. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 24 hours and reheated before serving, but they will not be the same as freshly made. The sauce, however, can be prepared in advance and kept in the fridge; it’s also great for dressing pasta.
If you want to stay updated on my recipes, follow me on:
Pinterest, X, TikTok and YouTube.
From here, you can return to the HOME and discover new recipes
