mozzarella
noun
moz·za·rel·la
ˌmät-sə-ˈre-lə 
: a moist white unsalted unripened cheese of mild flavor and a smooth rubbery texture
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Garnish with more basil and serve hot. Substitutions: To reduce the fat and calories, use part-skim mozzarella.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Carlotto’s veal chop parmesan (a dish now, happily, back in fashion) starts with a one-pound veal chop pounded to spread over the plate, sauced with simple tomato and fresh mozzarella.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
One video of a customer dipping mozzarella sticks in sauce and eating the stringy cheese has more than 16 million views.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
The turkey sandwich came loaded with sprouts, olive tapenade, mozzarella and red pepper aioli.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Carlotto’s veal chop parmesan (a dish now, happily, back in fashion) starts with a one-pound veal chop pounded to spread over the plate, sauced with simple tomato and fresh mozzarella.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
One video of a customer dipping mozzarella sticks in sauce and eating the stringy cheese has more than 16 million views.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
The turkey sandwich came loaded with sprouts, olive tapenade, mozzarella and red pepper aioli.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Mozzarella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mozzarella. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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mozzarella
noun
moz·za·rel·la
ˌmät-sə-ˈrel-ə
: a moist white rubbery mild-flavored cheese that is much used in Italian cooking
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