Deep-Fried Lasagna Pieces

A twist on an old classic. This is kind of messy but soooo good. Looks like an appetizer but eats like a meal. The whole family loves it and the stuffed noodles can be frozen and used at a later point.

Step: 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and Italian sausage; cook and stir until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain excess grease. Let cool slightly.

Step: 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook manicotti shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain.

Step: 3

Mix cooled beef and sausage, cottage cheese, 1 jar pizza sauce, and mozzarella cheese together in a large bowl. Stuff shells generously with mixture.

Step: 4

Arrange stuffed shells on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, 15 to 20 minutes. Cut each shell into 2 or 3 lasagna pieces.

Step: 5

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 6

Place flour in a bowl. Beat eggs in another bowl. Pour bread crumbs onto a shallow plate.

Step: 7

Dredge stuffed lasagna pieces in flour. Dip in beaten eggs. Roll in bread crumbs until coated.

Step: 8

Fry 4 breaded lasagna pieces at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining pieces.

Step: 9

Pour remaining jar of pizza sauce into a bowl for dipping.

Per Serving: 498 calories; protein 28.8g; carbohydrates 37.7g; fat 25.1g; cholesterol 97.4mg; sodium 1140.6mg.

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