Title: Fried Mozzarella Italiano
Categories: Italian
Yield: 4 Servings

1	lb	Mozzarella cheese, cut into
		1 inch cubes
3		Eggs, well beaten
1/2	c	Flour
3/4	c	Italian season bread crumbs
		Vegetable oil
		Italian tomato sauce
ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE
2	cl	Garlic, minced
1	tb	Olive oil
1	cn	28 oz italian plum tomatoes, chopped and undrained
1	lg	Pinch of sugar
1	pn	Salt
1 1/2	ts	Italian seasoning
1	ds	Pepper

For the mozarella:

1. Dip the cheese cubes in egg, roll in flour, and dip in egg again. Then dip into bread crumbs. Place on waxed paper and chill 1 hour.

2. In a large saucepot or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 375F. Fry chilled cubes in hot oil; drain on paper towels.

3. Serve immediately with Italian Tomato sauce.

For the Sauce:

1. Saute garlic in oil in a heavy skillet; stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to boil.

2. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 45 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally.

Source: Stephanie Needham, Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY 9/92 Typed in MM format by Linda Fields, Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY 315-786-1120

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