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Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• all-purpose flour
• active dry yeast
• salt
• sugar
• garlic powder
• oregano
• thyme
• basil
• black pepper
• water
• vegetable oil
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Combine flour, yeast, salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add water and vegetable oil, then mix until dough comes together.
2. 2 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
3. 3 Lightly oil a large bowl; place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a clean, damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
5. 5 Punch dough down and place on prepared baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
7. 7 Cut into 12 pieces and serve warm.

By Terri McCarrell

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• butter
• sourdough bread
• prosciutto

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. 2 Butter one side of a slice of bread and place it on a plate, buttered side down. Evenly top with prosciutto and mozzarella slices. Butter the second slice of bread and place on top, keeping the buttered side facing out.
3. 3 Place sandwich in the air fryer and cook until lightly browned and toasted, about 8 minutes.

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• penne pasta
• basil pesto
• cherry tomato
• salt
• pepper
• basil
• pine nut

Instructions

1. 1 Tear corner of Ready Pasta pouch to vent. Heat in the microwave for one minute.
2. 2 Combine pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste; add pasta and toss.
3. 3 Top with basil and pine nuts.

By Barilla Canada

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• water
• active dry yeast
• bread flour
• salt
• olive oil
• tomato
• pizza sauce
• pecorino romano cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Make dough: Combine warm water and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Combine flour and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Pour in yeast mixture. Knead dough until smooth, about 7 minutes.
2. 2 Grease a large bowl lightly with olive oil. Form dough into a tight ball and place in the prepared bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, make sauce: Mix crushed tomatoes and pizza sauce together in a medium bowl until well combined.
4. 4 Grease a heavy-gauge rimmed 12x17-inch baking sheet generously with some olive oil.
5. 5 Press dough into the prepared baking sheet. Prick dough all over with a fork. Arrange mozzarella cheese slices over dough; cover with 1 cup sauce. Sprinkle Pecorino Romano cheese on top. Drizzle remaining olive oil over pizza. Let rise in a warm area until puffy, about 1 hour.
6. 6 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
7. 7 Bake pizza on the center rack in the preheated oven until the edges are very dark brown, but the top is not burnt, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before slicing into squares.

By CDM68

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• cherry tomato
• green bell pepper
• celery
• endive leaf
• arugula
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• basil
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a large salad bowl, combine the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, endive and arugula.
2. 2 Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil; pour over the salad. Toss until all the ingredients are thoroughly coated with the dressing. Transfer salad to individual serving plates, if desired. Sprinkle the basil over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

By Jackie

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• zucchini
• eggplant
• red bell pepper
• salt
• olive oil
• black pepper
• whole-grain baguette
• basil pesto
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Combine zucchini, eggplant, and red bell pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle salt over the mixture. Set aside to allow the vegetables to tenderize, at least 3 hours.
2. 2 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
3. 3 Drain moisture from vegetable mixture. Brush vegetables with olive oil to coat; season with black pepper.
4. 4 Cook vegetables on hot grill until tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
5. 5 Toast cut sides of baguette in a toaster oven until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread basil pesto evenly over toasted surface. Arrange grilled vegetables evenly onto 2 of the baguette halves. Top each with sliced mozzarella and plum tomato slices; top sandwich with the remaining baguette pieces to serve.

By Suzy729

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• cheese tortellini
• ranch dressing
• milk
• chicken
• bacon
• green onion
• parsley
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Run tortellini under cold water and drain. Store in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
2. 2 Stir ranch dressing and milk together in a large bowl. Add chilled pasta, cooked chicken, mozzarella, bacon, green onions, and parsley.
3. 3 Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• cooking spray
• egg
• milk
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• canola oil
• pork sausage
• arugula
• grape tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a cast iron skillet or 8-inch cake pan with oil and set aside. In a bowl, beat eggs and milk together until they are an even consistency. Add cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and mix.
2. 2 In a small frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds. Add Jimmy Dean sausage and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until browned, stirring frequently to break up the sausage into small pieces, then drain.
3. 3 Place sausage, arugula, and tomatoes in the sprayed pan and spread into an even layer. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and sausage. Put the pan into the oven and cook for about 20 minutes, until the center is set.
4. 4 Carefully remove the frittata from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

By JimmyDean

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• brown sugar
• butter
• garlic
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• apricot
• rum
• puff pastry
• walnut
• prosciutto
• balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a skillet over low heat. Add brown sugar, butter, garlic, pepper flakes, and salt; stir to combine and cook until bubbling and sugar has dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in apricots and cook until soft and plumped, about 5 minutes. Add rum; continue to cook and stir until liquid has reduced and a thick syrup has formed, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set compote aside to cool, about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Roll pastry on a floured surface into 2 equal rectangles. Transfer each rectangle onto a sheet of parchment paper. Spread cooled compote onto each rectangle and sprinkle with walnuts. Arrange prosciutto over top, covering compote completely. Roll up each rectangle like a jelly roll, sealing the edge with a dab of water, if needed. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. 4 Remove pastry rolls from the refrigerator and slice each into 18 slices. Place slices, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is puffed and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn on the broiler.
6. 6 While pastries are cooling slightly, cut mozzarella into 18 slices. Top each pastry with a mozzarella round.
7. 7 Broil until cheese bubbles, about 2 minutes. Serve warm with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar over top.

By Janet

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• lentil
• water
• salmon
• bacon
• red onion
• cucumber
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• garlic
• mustard
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Put lentils in a small pot with enough water to just cover; cook on medium heat until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Set lentils aside to cool.
2. 2 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
3. 3 Cook salmon under the preheated broiler until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Chop salmon and set aside to cool.
4. 4 Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook bacon in skillet until crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Chop bacon and set aside to cool.
5. 5 Mix cooled lentils, salmon, bacon, red onion, mozzarella, and cucumber together in a large bowl.
6. 6 Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over the lentil mixture and stir gently to coat.

By iamalthea

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• cooking spray
• rigatoni pasta
• turkey sausage
• onion
• garlic
• kale
• nutmeg
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• black pepper
• white wine
• ricotta cheese
• pesto

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for about 9 minutes (pasta will not be fully cooked.) Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Set aside.
3. 3 While pasta is cooking, place sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sausage to a paper towel-lined plate and leave grease in the pan.
4. 4 Add oil to the skillet and saute for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minutes. Add kale, nutmeg, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Deglaze the pan with white wine and cook until kale is soft, 5 to 10 more minutes.
5. 5 Return sausage back to the pan. Add ricotta, pesto, and 6 ounces mozzarella cheese. Add reserved pasta and cooking water. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Pour into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle remaining mozzarella over top. Cover with foil.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

By Carly

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• ground chicken
• egg
• cream cheese
• parmesan cheese
• garlic
• olive oil
• bread crumb
• basil
• red pepper
• garlic powder
• salt
• black pepper
• parsley
• oregano

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine ground chicken, egg, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, bread crumbs, basil, red pepper, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, and oregano in a freezer-safe bowl and mix well. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to make the mixture firmer and easier to handle.
3. 3 Form into 14 equally sized meatballs using an ice cream scoop. Add a piece of mozzarella cheese to the center of each meatball, making sure cheese is covered by meat. Place meatballs on a nonstick baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Jen619

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• lemon
• parmesan cheese
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• ricotta cheese
• tomato
• spinach
• red chili pepper
• italian seasoning
• black pepper
• salt
• garlic
• green bell pepper
• red onion
• mushroom
• butter
• penne pasta

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; saute until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and crushed red chili pepper. Add spinach and tomato towards the end of the saute process and cook until spinach has wilted.
3. 3 Season ricotta cheese with more Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir seasoned ricotta cheese into the vegetable mixture with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Heat over medium-high heat until heated all the way through, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. 4 Plate and top with mozzarella.

By Kayla Kinney

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• mozzarella cheese
• cherry tomato
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly into hot skillet; cook until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
2. 2 Arrange tomato slices, basil leaves, and fresh mozzarella slices on the melted cheese, leaving space for a "crust" to form; cook until top is bubbling and edges are browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3 Remove skillet from heat and loosen pizza with a spatula. Gently slice pizza onto a cutting board; cool for 1 minute before slicing.

By themoodyfoodie

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• skewer
• basil
• blackberry
• apricot
• balsamic glaze

Instructions

1. 1 Assemble skewers in this order: basil leaf, blackberry, basil leaf, mozzarella ball, basil leaf, and a dried apricot.
2. 2 Drizzle skewers with balsamic glaze and serve.

By lutzflcat

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• ground chicken
• panko bread crumb
• french onion soup mix
• black pepper
• water
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
2. 2 Combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, 4 tablespoons French onion soup mix, and pepper in a bowl; blend well. Cover and let mixture rest for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Portion chicken mixture into balls using a 1 1/2-tablespoon scoop. Press a mozzarella ball into each chicken ball and roll between your hands to enclose the cheese. Place stuffed chicken balls onto the baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are lightly browned and cooked through, about 18 minutes.
5. 5 Meanwhile, heat remaining French onion mix, water, and cream in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until slightly thickened. Serve sauce over stuffed chicken balls.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• zucchini
• grape tomato
• balsamic vinaigrette
• arugula
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Cut zucchini into zoodles ("noodles") using a spiralizer (fitted with the large shredding blade); cut zoodles into smaller pieces.
2. 2 Combine zoodle pieces, mozzarella, tomatoes, and vinaigrette in a large bowl; mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3. 3 Toss in arugula and basil just before serving.

By Jeannette

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• pizza crust
• cranberry sauce
• chicken
• brie
• green onion
• almond

Instructions

1. 1 Adjust oven rack to lowest position, and heat oven to 450 degrees. Place crust on a cookie sheet, and spread 1 cup of cranberry sauce over the crust. Toss remaining 1/2 cup with chicken. Top pizza with chicken, brie, green onions, almonds and mozzarella. Bake until the crust is crisp and cheese melts, 10 to 12 minutes. Cut into 6 slices and serve.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• arugula
• grape tomato
• crouton
• basil paste
• balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Toss arugula, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese balls, and croutons in a large bowl.
2. 2 Whisk basil paste into the balsamic salad dressing; pour on salad and toss to combine. Season salad with salt and black pepper, if desired.

By Kelli Kneeland Boulter

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• pizza crust
• olive oil
• garlic
• oregano
• mozzarella cheese
• yellow bell pepper
• red onion
• smoked sausage
• cherry tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Thaw and let pizza crust rise according to package directions.
2. 2 Spread 3 tablespoons oil over the base of an 11x17-inch sheet tray. Stretch the dough to meet all corners and edges of the sheet tray. If the dough is difficult to stretch, let rest for 10 minutes, then begin to stretch again.
3. 3 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, chopped garlic, and fresh oregano. Drizzle evenly and spread over the top of the crust.
4. 4 Top with fresh mozzarella slices, then shredded mozzarella, yellow bell pepper, red onion, smoked sausage slices, and cherry tomatoes.
5. 5 Place on the bottom rack of the oven. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the crust is golden. Let cool 5 minutes, then serve.

By Hillshire FarmR Brand

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• teriyaki chicken breast
• pineapple tidbit
• red onion
• green bell pepper
• teriyaki sauce
• pizza crust
• green onion
• teriyaki sauce

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, combine the pineapple, red onion, green pepper, and teriyaki sauce. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
3. 3 Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese on pizza crust. Top with pineapple mixture and chicken. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
4. 4 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
5. 5 Sprinkle with green onion and drizzle with teriyaki sauce, if desired.

By From the Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• milk
• basil pesto
• egg
• garlic
• black pepper
• ground beef
• panko bread crumb
• pepperoni
• marinara sauce
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine milk, pesto, egg, garlic, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add ground beef and bread crumbs and combine, being careful not to overmix.
2. 2 Divide meat mixture into 4 portions. Press a well into each portion, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Place 2 slices pepperoni into each well, overlapping to cover the length of the well. Top each with 1/4 of the mozzarella balls. Press meat mixture around the filling to enclose; form each portion into an oblong loaf shape. Place loaves into the air fryer basket, in batches.
3. 3 Cook in the air fryer at 370 degrees F (190 degrees C) until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the meat reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Serve meatloaves topped with warm marinara sauce and fresh basil.

By Allrecipes

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• salt
• heirloom tomato
• peach
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and 1 pinch flaked salt in a small bowl until dressing is smooth.
2. 2 Alternate tomato slices, peach slices, mozzarella slices, and basil leaves in layers on a serving platter. Drizzle dressing over salad and sprinkle remaining flaked salt on top.

By Julie Hubert

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• balsamic vinegar
• basil
• olive oil
• heirloom tomato
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine balsamic vinegar and basil in a bowl. Pour in olive oil slowly while whisking constantly.
2. 2 Place tomatoes and mozzarella in a bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the top. Season with salt and pepper and toss together.

By GirlyGamerGeek

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• olive oil
• yellow onion
• garlic
• crushed red pepper
• salt
• oregano
• curly kale
• tomato
• balsamic vinegar
• cauliflower gnocchi
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, crushed red pepper, salt, and oregano and cook, stirring throughout, 2 minutes. Add kale a handful at a time, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Bring just to a boil; remove from heat.
3. 3 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add gnocchi and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and add to tomato sauce mixture. Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan, stirring to combine, about 1 minute. Transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
4. 4 Bake until cheese is golden brown and mixture is bubbling, about 15 minutes.

By Green Giant

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• butter
• red bell pepper
• garlic
• orzo pasta
• chicken broth
• demi glace
• italian seasoning
• salt
• black pepper
• chicken
• spinach
• portobello mushroom

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat and cook bell pepper until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic during the last 30 seconds and sauté until fragrant. Stir in orzo and add 1 cup chicken broth, demi glace, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cook and stir until liquid is absorbed and add the next 1/2 cup chicken broth, about 5 minutes. Repeat until orzo pasta is tender - you may not need all the chicken broth. Add spinach during the last minute of cooking.
2. 2 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
3. 3 Place mushroom caps on a rimmed baking sheet. Add equal amounts of orzo filling to the mushroom caps. Top with smoked mozzarella cheese and broil until golden brown and cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• olive oil
• pancetta
• broccoli rice
• saffron
• vegetable broth
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• egg
• almond meal
• hazelnut meal
• chili powder
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pancetta and cook and stir until cooked through but not too crispy, 4 to 6 minutes. Add frozen broccoli rice and stir until it is warmed through and the liquid releases, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3 Stir saffron powder into hot broth and pour mixture into the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Transfer broccoli rice to a large bowl to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Add shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and egg to cooled rice mixture and mix until well combined. Whisk together almond meal, hazelnut meal, chili powder, and pepper in a separate bowl; remove 1/3 cup and mix into the rice mixture until well combined.
5. 5 Coat your hands with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil. Scoop rice mixture with a 1-ounce cookie scoop into your palm. Make an indentation in the rice ball with the back of the cookie scoop. Place 1 bocconcini inside the indentation and add another scoop rice on top. Form into a ball and roll in the almond meal mixture, coating well on all sides; place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining rice, bocconcini, and almond meal mixture.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn croquettes over and bake until brown and crispy, about 10 more minutes.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• cauliflower
• red onion
• salad dressing
• grape tomato
• artichoke heart
• kalamata olive
• banana pepper
• genoa salami

Instructions

1. 1 Place cauliflower, onion, and salad dressing in a large bowl. Stir to coat. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Add tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, banana peppers, mozzarella balls, and salami; stir to combine.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• olive oil
• chicken breast
• salt
• black pepper
• chicken broth
• pesto
• potato gnocchi

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; cook and stir in the hot oil until no longer pink in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining drippings in the pan.
2. 2 Pour chicken broth into the saucepan. Bring broth to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; continue cooking until the broth reduces in volume by about half, 7 to 10 minutes. Return cooked chicken to the saucepan. Stir pesto through the chicken mixture; remove from heat.
3. 3 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook gnocchi at a boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. Remove gnocchi from the water to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, retaining water in the pot.
4. 4 Place the saucepan with the chicken and pesto over the boiling water; cook and stir over the boiling water until warmed completely, about 5 minutes. Pour chicken and pesto mixture over the gnocchi; add mozzarella and stir until evenly mixed.

By slocatelli

Ingredients

• ✓ mozzarella
• olive oil
• onion
• passata
• salt
• potato gnocchi
• parmesan cheese
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add passata and salt; simmer over low heat while you prepare the gnocchi.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain.
3. 3 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
4. 4 Pour 1 ladle of tomato sauce into the bottom of a baking dish. Add gnocchi, remaining tomato sauce, and Parmesan cheese; toss to combine. Arrange cubes of mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
5. 5 Place baking dish in the oven and broil until mozzarella cheese is melted and sauce has slightly reduced, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with basil leaves before serving.

By Alemarsi