Mozzarella Pillows

Name: Mozzarella Pillows
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten, for egg wash; 737 grams marinara sauce (about 3 cups); 237 milliliters grated mozzarella cheese; 118 milliliters grated Parmesan; 4 9-inchs storebought 9-inch pie crusts; 2 slices prosciutto, finely chopped

Mozzarella Pillows might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. This recipe serves 16. One serving contains 285 calories, 7g of protein, and 16g of fat. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 55 minutes. Head to the store and pick up storebought pie crusts, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Special equipment: scalloped ravioli cutter

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Ravioli

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

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Baking Paper

Baking Sheet

Oven

Place the marinara sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook until reduced to a thick, jam-like consistency, about 30 minutes. There should be 1 1/2 to 2 cups of reduced sauce.

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Marinara Sauce

Sauce

Jam

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Sauce Pan

Let the sauce cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Stir in the mozzarella cheese and prosciutto.

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Mozzarella

Prosciutto

Sauce

Meanwhile, place 1 piece of dough on a work surface.

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Dough

Roll the dough out gently until you can cut an 8 1/2 by 9 1/2-inch rectangle. Press the scraps into a small rectangle and roll it out to the same thickness as the other rectangle.

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Dough

Roll

Cut 3 rectangles from the large rectangle and 1 rectangle from the small rectangle. Each should measure 8 1/2 by 3 inches. Continue rolling and cutting the remaining pie dough.

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Pie Dough

To form the tarts, place the rectangles on a work surface.

Brush each rectangle with egg wash.

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Egg

Place a large spoonful of the marinara mixture in the middle of the bottom half of the rectangle. Fold the dough in half over the marinara mixture to make a 3 by 4-inch rectangle. Press the edges to seal. Using a scalloped ravioli cutter, trim the rectangles to make a decorative edge.

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Ravioli

Dough

Place the tarts on the baking sheets.

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Baking Sheet

Brush with egg wash and generously sprinkle with cheese.

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Cheese

Egg

Bake until golden, about 20 to 25 minutes.

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Oven

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Ingredients

Servings:

eggs, beaten, for egg wash 737grams

marinara sauce (about 3 cups)237milliliters

grated mozzarella cheese 118milliliters

grated Parmesan 49-inchs

storebought 9-inch pie crusts 2slices

prosciutto, finely chopped

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Castellani Chianti Annata with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 14 dollars per bottle.

Castellani Chianti Annata

Bright ruby red colored. The nose is intense and fruity with a violet fragrance and a slight hint of cherries and red currant. The palate is dry and balanced, lightly tannic which turns into velvety softness.Pairs well with delicious pastas to spicy pasta dishes. Ideal with roasts, steaks, and grilled veal.Blend: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Ciliegiolo