Mozzarella Recipes

From a simple, classic mozzarella, tomato and basil salad, to rich pasta sauces and more, Delia has created marvellous mozzarella recipes for every occasion.

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Serves 2 as a snack lunch

Marinated Mozzarella with Avocado

An Italian classic with an unbeatable vinaigrette, this lovely summery vegetarian dish demands to be eaten outside with plenty of crusty bread. Try to find the very best-quality mozzarella you can, ideally buffalo.

Serves 2-3

Pasta with Tomato and Mozzarella

Once you have made your fresh tomato sauce – a stage that can be done a day or two ahead – then this is a delightfully easy dish to make for lunch or supper.

Serves 2 as a main course or 4 as a starter

Frying-pan Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella and Sun-dried Tomatoes

If you have an aversion to kneading and proving dough, you'll love this recipe, made with scone dough for speed and ease. Vary the toppings according to what you like or need to use up. Either way, it's a real winner!

Sufficient for a 10 inch (25.5 cm) base pizza – serves 2

Puttanesca Pizza

Puttanesca has always been one of my favourite pasta sauces – strong and gutsy, with lots of flavour – then one inspired day I decided to try it on a pizza base instead. The result is brilliant, with the added charm of pools of Mozzarella and crusty

Serves 6 as a starter or 3 as a light lunch

Crostini with Anchovies, Roasted Vegetables and Mozzarella

Perfect party nibbles - or a great snack. However you see these, rest assured they will be hugely popular with all who eat them.

Serves 2

Mozzarella in Carrozza

A fantastic variation on the toasted sandwich, or even Croque Monsieur, this is a real Italian treat!

Sufficient for a 10 inch (25.5 cm) base pizza – serves 2

Quattro Formaggi (Four Cheese) Pizza

This is the classic version of one of the most wonderful combinations of bread and cheese imaginable. You can, of course, vary the cheeses, but the ones I've chosen here are a truly magical combination. Vegetarians might like to know that a vegetaria