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Olive Garden Lasagna Fritta Recipe
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Olive Garden Lasagna Fritta Recipe

Olive Garden's Lasagna Fritta is a delectable Italian appetizer that features sheets of lasagna pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan, breaded and fried until golden and crispy, then served with a marinara dipping sauce, creating a flavorful and indulgent twist on traditional lasagna. Make this Straight-From-the-Restaurant Olive Garden Lasagna Fritta Recipe at home and your Lasagna Fritta will taste just like Olive Garden.
Prep Time25 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer, Party Recipe, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Lasagna, Olive Garden

Ingredients

  • 7 Lasagna Noodles
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 2/3 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 6 ounces Feta Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1 Egg
  • Italian Bread Crumbs as needed
  • Vegetable Oil to fry
  • 1 or more ounces Alfredo Sauce, store bought or homemade, of choice (See Box Below for Links to Recipes) to serve
  • 1 or more ounces Marinara Sauce, store bought or homemade, of choice to serve
  • Grated or Shredded Parmesan Cheese to serve
  • Chopped Fresh Basil to serve

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.
  • At the same time, if you are able, Add butter, 2/3 cup milk, Parmesan cheese, feta cheese and white pepper to a large pot.
  • Place over medium heat and, stirring, bring to a boil. Make sure cheese has melted and remove from heat.
  • Lay prepared noodles out flat on a work surface.
  • Spoon and spread a thin layer of cheese/milk mixture over top of each noodle.
  • Fold/roll noodles into 2-inch pieces (See photo above).
  • Place rolls in a dish in a way that will maintain their shape. Place something heavy on top, if needed.
  • Place in the freezer to chill for at about 1 hour.
  • Take the rolls out of the freezer. Cut the pieces in half long-ways (Again see photo above).
  • Heat vegetable oil in a pot, Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350°F
  • In a medium bowl add 1/4 cup milk and egg. Whisk to mix well.
  • Place bread crumbs in another medium bowl.
  • Dip each prepared roll in the milk/egg mixture, rolling to cover completely, then into the bread crumbs, rolling to fully coat.
  • Place a few rolls in hot oil and fry for about 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-covered plate to drain. Repeat until all rolls are fried.
  • Spread Alfredo on the bottom of the serving plate or plates.
  • Place rolls in the sauce, open side up (Yes, once again see photo above).
  • Drizzle marinara sauce on top.
  • Sprinkle with grated or shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
  • Serve hot with additional Alfredo, marinara and/or other dipping sauces, if desired.

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