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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a small bowl, mix together ricotta, ¼ cup shredded mozzarella, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until combined.
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Add the marinara to the bottom of a pie pan or a 10 ½ inch round baking dish. Spread the marinara out in an even layer. Dollop the ricotta mixture on top of the marinara. Spread the ricotta out as evenly as you can leaving a 1 inch border of sauce around the edge.
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Sprinkle the top of the dip with the remaining shredded mozzarella. Drizzle the remaining olive oil on top. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
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After 15 minutes, turn the oven off and turn the broiler on high. Broil the dip for four to five minutes until the cheese becomes lightly golden on top. Note: If you are bringing this dish to a party, this is the step you want to save for when you arrive.
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Let dish cool for two to three minutes before serving.