Deep Fried Lasagna Recipes

DEEP FRIED LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Set a wire rack inside a baking sheet.
• Cut the chilled lasagna into 12 equal pieces, then cut the pieces into 4 triangles, for a total of 48 pieces. Set the triangles on the wire rack and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 4 hours, until solid.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a deep fry thermometer over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
• Add the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs to 3 separate shallow bowls.
• Remove the lasagna triangles from the freezer and dredge in the flour, then the eggs, then the bread crumbs.
• Working in batches, fry the lasagna triangles in the hot oil for approximately 1 minute, until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain and let cool for about 10 minutes.
• Serve the lasagna bites warm with marinara sauce alongside.
• Enjoy!

FRIED LASAGNA BITES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the pasta, cook for 6 minutes, then drain and spread out on a sheet pan to cool.
• Heat a large saute pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, ground beef and onions; saute for 3 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning, basil and black pepper. Cook for about 8 more minutes, until the meat has browned. Stir in 1/2 cup of canned tomato sauce and cook until heated through. Set mixture aside to cool in a large bowl.
• Add the rest of the canned sauce into saute pan and stir in the red pepper flakes.
• Fold the mozzarella and cottage cheese and into the cooled meat mixture. Stuff each cannelloni shell with the meat mixture and then place the shells in the freezer for 5 minutes to firm up. When ready to fry, slice shells into thirds.
• Preheat oil to 350 degrees F.
• Place the flour, eggs and bread crumbs into separate bowls.
• Dredge the shells in the flour, then eggs, and then bread crumbs.
• Fry the bites until they are golden brown and crispy; about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve with the spicy tomato sauce.

DEEP DISH LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage with the onions, garlic and 1/2 the parsley; drain excess fat. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, Italian seasoning, oregano, and basil; mix well. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes; stirring occasionally.
• In a bowl, combine remaining parsley and ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, eggs, garlic salt, and pepper; mix well.
• Spread 2 cups sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Begin layering with 4 noodles, 1/2 cheese mix, 1/3 remaining sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat this layer again; the last layer will be noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil; bake, uncovered, an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and starting to brown. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

FRIED LASAGNA

Steps:

• Grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Place cooked lasagna noodles in an even layer on top.
• In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, 1 egg, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Spread on each lasagna noodle and sprinkle with mozzarella.
• Fold each lasagna noodle three or four times to create a square. Freeze on prepared baking sheet until firm, 30 minutes.
• When ready to cook, put flour, remaining 3 eggs, and bread crumbs in three separate shallow bowls. Whisk eggs until beaten and season bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Working in batches, dredge lasagna squares in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally toss in bread crumbs to coat.
• In a large deep-sided skillet over medium heat, heat 1 1/2 inches oil until shimmering (about 350°). Using tongs, add 3 or 4 lasagna squares and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain lasagna squares on a paper towel-lined wire rack. Repeat with remaining lasagna squares.
• Serve with marinara.

DEEP FRIED LASAGNA

Steps:

• Heat the oil to 350 °F. Dredge each square in flour then egg and then breadcrumbs to coat. Fry for about 1 minute until golden brown.
• Combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, onions, peppers, garlic, parsley, seasoning mixtures, sugar and bay leaves in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. See Cook's Note*
• Crumble the ground beef in a saucepan. Cook until no pink remains then drain off the fat. Add the ground beef to the stockpot. Simmer for another 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
• *Cook's Note: If sauce is too thin, for your taste, you can thicken it up at this time by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and a 1/4 of a cup of cold water. Bring sauce back to a boil. Stir in cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly.
• Preheat oven to 350 °F.
• Place a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9 by 13 by 2-inch pan. Layer 1/3 of each; noodle; cottage cheese mixture, Gruyere, Swiss and Cheddar cheese. Pinch off small pieces of cream cheese and dot over the other cheeses. Add another layer of sauce. Repeat layering 2 to 3 times ending with sauce.
• This may be covered and refrigerated. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and top with mozzarella and continue to bake for another 10 to 15 minutes.
• *Note: If lasagna has been refrigerated, bake for 40 minutes total.

DEEP FRIED LASAGNA (+VIDEO)

Steps:

• Remove lasagna from packaging and set out to thaw for 30 minutes-1 hour before preparing. The lasagna does not need to thaw completely but it does need to thaw a bit so that a knife can cut through it.
• Cut lasagna into 6 or more equal pieces and set aside. Smaller pieces will cook more quickly and are great for appetizers. We cut dinner size portions - each frozen lasagna will make about 6 large portions.
• Begin heating the cooking oil in a heavy stock pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil to 350°F. Clip a candy thermometer onto the side of the pan so that you can maintain an even cooking temperature.
• While the oil is heating, prepare a dredging station. Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk together the milk and eggs in a second shallow bowl. Combine breadcrumbs and the grated cheese in a third bowl.
• Working with one piece of lasagna at a time, dip the lasagna square into the flour mixture, coating on each side. Move the piece into the milk/egg mixture and dip on each side, ensuring that all sides are wet. Finally, place the lasagna into the breadcrumbs, again coating on each side.
• Set the battered lasagna pieces on a sheet pan.
• When the oil is heated, add the lasagna, one or two at a time and fry until deep golden brown on all sides.
• Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and set them on paper towels or brown paper bags to soak up the excess oil.
• Serve lasagna hot with freshly grated parmesan cheese, marinara dipping sauce, and/or a sprinkle of parsley.