Liz's Italian Sausage Lasagna Bites Recipe
Our own homemade lasagna is breaded and deep fried. Served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Lasagna Filling
Lasagna Bites Assembly
Marinara Sauce
Method
Lasagna Filling
- 1
Cook the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- 2
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped basil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Lasagna Bites Assembly
- 3
Prepare the Lasagna Sheets
Cut each cooked lasagna noodle in half to create smaller pieces suitable for bite-sized portions.
- 4
Fill the Lasagna Noodles
Place a spoonful of the filling mixture onto one half of a lasagna noodle. Fold the noodle over to create a pocket. Repeat with remaining noodles and filling.
- 5
Frying and Marinara Sauce
- 6
Fry the Lasagna Bites
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the lasagna bites in batches, about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 7
