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UOVA ALLA PROVATURA
Eggs with Provatura




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Provatura is a cheese characteristic of Rome. It is fresh, has a stringy texture and is made exclusively of bufala's milk. It is very similar to Mozzarella, which can be used in its place.

4 oz. provatura (or Mozzarella)
2 tbs. butter
8 eggs
grated Parmigiano
salt
pepper


     See Also:

     Cheeses
     Grana Padano DOP
     Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP
     Parmigiano Reggiano® DOP

     Wine Pairings
     Bianco di Pitigliano DOC
     Colli Albani DOC
     Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
     Marino DOC
     Val d'Arbia DOC

     Region
     Latium


Dice the provatura or Mozzarella and put it into an 8-in. pan with the butter. Heat until the cheese melts then break the eggs on top, salt to taste and cook over a low flame, taking care not to break the yolk. Sprinkle with grated Parmigiano.

Serves 4

Note:
It is advisable to cook 2 eggs at a time.

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