Poached Mozzarella

Name: Poached Mozzarella
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

9 ingredients

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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

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["Preheat oven to 300 degrees.", "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.", "Simmer 20-25 minutes.", "Transfer the sauce to an approximately 8\" round casserole dish.""