Description
These crispy fried lasagna rolls are a delicious twist on traditional lasagna. Filled with gooey mozzarella and coated in a crunchy cracker crust, they are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
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Spinach Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach (frozen or fresh) – optional
Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed crackers (or bread crumbs)
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
Assembly:
- 8 lasagna sheets, boiled to al dente according to package instructions and separated
- 4 Mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 2 large eggs
Frying & serving:
- Oil to deep fry
- Tomato sauce to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Spinach Alfredo Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic. Add seasonings, flour, milk, and cream. Stir in Parmesan and spinach. Cook until thickened.
- Assemble the Rolls: Place a spoonful of sauce on a lasagna sheet, top with a cheese stick, and roll up. Dip in beaten eggs, then coat in cracker mixture.
- Fry the Rolls: Heat oil in a pan and fry rolls until golden brown. Serve with tomato sauce if desired.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with different cheeses or meats.
- For a healthier version, bake the rolls instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg