LASAGNA AI CARCIOFI

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese has fewer calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive and melts well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

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

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

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

In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano.

Layer the cheese mixture between lasagna noodles, then cut into bite-sized squares or rectangles.

Chill the lasagna bites in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs.

Coat each lasagna bite in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with bread crumbs.

Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

Fry the lasagna bites in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.

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