This lasagna fritta is absolutely delicious! The cheese-filled noodles are coated in flavorful Italian bread crumbs for a crispy, cheesy combination that's just to die for. It's even better than the lasagna fritta Olive Garden serves!
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The Best Lasagna Fritta
If you love lasagna and Italian food, just wait until you give this lasagna fritta a try.
It's a combination of crispy breaded fried lasagna noodles that are filled with ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese mixture. Top it off with a little marinara sauce, and you've got one of the most delicious fried pasta recipes ever!
After you take one bite, you'll be hooked, and everyone who tries this always loves it too. So you're guaranteed to have a dinner that will be a hit! It's as popular as my meatless baked ziti recipe.
Oh, and since this is an Olive Garden copycat recipe, you can make your dinner even better by serving the lasagna fritta with these Olive Garden breadsticks.
Why This Recipe Works
Easy to make ahead. You can prepare this lasagna fritta ahead of time. Then when it's time to eat, all you have to do is fry it up in minutes!
Cooks perfectly. The key to the best lasagna fritta is the way you cook it. This Olive Garden copycat recipe makes lightly fried lasagna fritta that comes out super crispy with a tender, cheesy inside.
A winning combination. The blend of ricotta and parmesan cheese in the center of tender lasagna noodles that are coated in crunchy bread crumbs is a combination of textures and flavors you can't get in any other recipe.
Ingredients
Not only is this Olive Garden lasagna fritta copycat recipe simple to make, but it's made with simple ingredients as well!
Here's what you'll need for the lasagna:
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 6 oz ricotta
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 7 lasagna noodles
- marinara sauce
- alfredo sauce
And for the breading:
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cups Italian Breadcrumbs
How To Make Lasagna Fritta
1. Cook the noodles. Boil the lasagna noodles as directed on the box and then set them aside.
2. Make the cheese filling. As the noodles are cooking, boil and stir together butter, white pepper, milk, parmesan cheese, and ricotta cheese in a saucepot.
3. Build the lasagna. Once the noodles are cooked, spread a thin layer of the cheese mixture along the noodles and fold it into 2-inch pieces.
4. Freeze. Place the rolled pasta on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let the noodles set in the freezer for 1 hour. Place a piece of parchment paper and another baking sheet on top to keep it together.
5. Bread the noodles. After 1 hour, take the noodles out and cut the pieces in half the long way. Then mix the egg and milk together in a shallow bowl and add the breadcrumbs to a separate shallow bowl. Dip each noodle into the egg mixture and then in the bread crumbs.
6. Fry the lasagna. Heat a pot of oil to 350°F. Fry each battered lasagna noodle square for 4 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking.
7. Serve. Spread alfredo sauce on the bottom of a serving plate, place the lasagna fritta on top, and drizzle marinara sauce on them. Enjoy!
Tips To Make The Best Recipe
- Let the assembled noodles freeze for at least one hour, or they'll fall apart when frying.
- Fully coat the noodles in the bread crumbs on both sides.
- Use panko bread crumbs for an even crunchier breading.
- Heat oil to 350°F before frying, and cook the lasagna in batches to keep the oil hot.
- You'll know the fried lasagna is done when it's golden brown on both sides and super crispy.
What To Serve With Lasagna Fritta
- Bread. Any bread like garlic bread, Italian cheese bread, or these Texas Roadhouse rolls are the perfect side, and they're great for dipping in the sauce.
- Salad. For a lighter side, serve it with this din tai fung cucumber salad or this kani salad.
- Veggies. To balance out the meal, make these Longhorn brussel sprouts, sugar snap peas, or Chinese green beans.
How To Store Lasagna Fritta
In the fridge: You can store the leftover lasagna fritta in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days.
In the freezer: You can store the uncooked frozen noodles or cooked fried lasagna in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheating: To keep the crispy texture of the lasagna fritta, you can reheat them in the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F and air fry for about 10 minutes. For the uncooked frozen lasagna, fry in oil as described above.
FAQS About This Lasagna Fritta Recipe
What is lasagna fritta?
It is an Olive Garden creation that is basically fried lasagna. It's a rolled pasta dish that has a lasagna filling inside noodles that are coated in bread crumbs and then fried until crispy.
Does Olive Garden lasagna fritta have meat?
No, the Olive Garden lasagna fritta is made without meat. However, you can upgrade to the meat sauce if you want.
Can I make this in the air fryer?
Yes, you can make air fryer lasagna fritta if you don't want to fry it in oil. Just prepare the lasagna fritta as directed above, then set the air fryer to 400°F. Spray the air fryer basket and noodles with cooking spray and air fry for 8 minutes, then flip and continue air frying for another 8 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
More Copycat Olive Garden Recipes
Lasagna Fritta (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe)
This lasagna fritta is absolutely delicious! The cheese-filled noodles are coated in flavorful Italian bread crumbs for a crispy, cheesy combination that's just to die for. It's even better than the lasagna fritta Olive Garden serves!
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 6 oz. ricotta cheese
- ¼ tsp. white pepper
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 7 lasagna noodles
- Marinara sauce
- Alfredo sauce
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Boil and stir together butter, white pepper, milk, parmesan, and ricotta cheese in a pot.
- Boil Lasagna noodles as directed on the package.
- When the noodles are finished cooking, spread a thin layer of the cheese & milk mix along the noodles and fold them into 2-inch pieces.
- Let the noodles set in the freezer for 1 hour. Place something heavy on top to keep them together.
- When you take the noodles out of the freezer, cut the pieces in half long ways.
- Whisk milk and egg together in a bowl and add bread crumbs to another bowl.
- Dip each piece in the milk/egg mixture, then coat in the bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in a pot to 350°F. Fry the lasagna noodles for about 4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Spread Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a serving plate, place the lasagna fritta on top, and drizzle the marinara sauce on top of that.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 807Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 95gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 49g
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