Fried Lasagna Fritta Recipe | How to make Olive Garden's Lasagna Fritta

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive and melts well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground pork is often cheaper and adds flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano is a more affordable cheese with a similar taste.

Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain and cool.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in marinara sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.

In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the mozzarella cheese; mix until smooth.

Layer cooked noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture in a baking dish; repeat layers until all ingredients are used.

Cover with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese; refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

Cut the lasagna into squares or rectangles after chilling; dust each piece with flour.

Dip each piece into beaten egg, then coat with bread crumbs.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F; carefully add lasagna pieces in batches.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes; remove and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with additional marinara sauce for dipping.

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