Provola Cheese alla Pizzaiola with Red Datterino Dolcimetà

Love formaggi? (So do we!) Then this recipe for Provola Cheese alla Pizzaiola from Così Com’è is sure to leave you feeling satisfied. The dish features soft, warm, melt-in-your-mouth slices of Provola cheese cooked to perfection in a savory sauce. The star of the show? Così Com’è red Datterino Dolcimetà tomatoes — they strike the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It's a simple recipe that's bursting with flavor, making it the perfect dish for a romantic dinner, or even a family feast. So go ahead — grab a piece of Eataly's housemade bread to “fare la scarpetta”, and prepare to savor a taste of Italy.

Provola alla Pizzaiola

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

4 people

Preparation time

10 minutes

Cooking time

10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 12.5 oz jar of red Datterino Dolcimetà tomatoes
• 2 Smoked Provola cheeses
• 1 clove of garlic
• Oregano
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
• Salt & Pepper, to taste

METHOD

1

Cut Provola Cheese into 1cm thick slices.

2

In a saucepan, add the garlic clove and 3 spoonfuls of extra virgin olive oil. When the garlic browns, pour in the jar of red Datterino Dolcimetà tomatoes, then add salt, pepper and a pinch of oregano. Cook for 6-8 minutes. 

3

When the sauce is ready, place the slices of Provola Cheese in the pan and reduce the heat to low. Let them simmer until warm and soft.

4

Cover with oregano and serve immediately.