Olive Garden Lasagna Fritta Recipe
Indulge in the crispy, cheesy goodness of Olive Garden’s famous Lasagna Fritta at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. These golden-fried lasagna rolls are filled with a creamy cheese mixture and served with marinara sauce for a delicious appetizer or main course.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (plus chill time)
- Yield: 8 fritta rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 8 cooked lasagna noodles
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Breading and Frying:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
For Serving:
- Marinara sauce (warm)
- Alfredo sauce (optional)
- Extra Parmesan and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Filling: In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Assembly: Lay out the cooked lasagna noodles and fill each with the cheese mixture. Roll tightly, secure the filling, and refrigerate.
- Breading: Dredge each lasagna piece in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs. Press lightly to ensure even coating.
- Frying: Fry the lasagna pieces until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Serving: Serve hot over marinara sauce with optional Alfredo, Parmesan, and parsley garnish.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use store-bought Alfredo and marinara sauces.
- Freeze assembled, breaded lasagna pieces before frying for make-ahead convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritta
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
