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Poached Mozzarella
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 12
This is a Martha Stewart recipe that I thought looked good- I mean how could it not be? Still dying to try it....
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (with juice)
1 bay leaf
4 leaves fresh basil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb ball fresh mozzarella cheese
1 lb loaf coarse textured peasant bread
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over med/low heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden. Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Simmer 20-25 minutes.
4. Transfer the sauce to an approximately 8 round casserole dish. Place the cheese in the middle of the sauce and put in oven.
5. Bake until the cheese has almost completely melted, about 25-30 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with pepper and serve with bread.
By RecipeOfHealth.com