Baked Mozzarella and Tomato Antipasti

Whether you make this dish with jarred pasta sauce or use our recipe for homemade (at bottom), this warm antipasti spread is delicious...

Ingredients

• 2 cups pasta sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• Bread or toasted baguette

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a shallow, ovenproof dish, layer pasta sauce, garlic and mozzarella. Bake 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

2. Remove from oven and drizzle with olive oil. Top with basil and serve with bread or toasted baguette.

Serves 4.

Homemade Simple Pasta Sauce:

• 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes (fire roasted is best)
• 1 small white or yellow onion, diced finely
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Splash of red wine (optional)

Place a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add olive oil. Saute onions until translucent. Add garlic, tomatoes, seasonings and wine. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.