Mozzarella in Carrozza

In Italy mozzarella in Carrozza is a mozzarella stick in sandwich shape, consisting of plush bread stuffed with Mozzarella cheese and crusted with bread crumbs

• Level: Easy
• Total: 1 hr 5 min
• Prep: 25 min
• Cook: 40 min
• Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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1 ball fresh mozzarella

4 slices white bread, crusts trimmed

2 large eggs, beaten, or more as needed

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 heaping teaspoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

Salt and pepper

Plain bread crumbs, as needed

Olive oil, for frying

Quick Marinara Sauce, recipe follows

       Marinara Sauce:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

Pinch sugar

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves

1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

     Directions

• Cut the mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick slices large enough to cover two slices of bread. Save the rest of the mozzarella for another recipe. To make 2 sandwiches, top the cheese with the remaining 2 slices of bread and press down to compact.

• Season the eggs, garlic, and parsley with salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Put the bread crumbs on a plate.

• Pour the oil to a depth of 1/4 inch in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, dredge in the bread crumbs, and fry until crisp and the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes per side.

• Cut each sandwich in half and serve with the marinara sauce on the side for dipping while still hot.

    Marinara Sauce:

• In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly until the garlic is fragrant. Season with salt and pepper to taste after adding the tomatoes and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cook for 30 minutes.

• Stir in the basil and parsley after removing the sauce from the heat.

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