Deep-Fried Lasagna Pieces Recipe

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef and Italian sausage; cook and stir until browned about 8 minutes. Drain excess grease. Let cool slightly.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook manicotti shells in the boiling water stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 7 minutes. Drain.

Mix cooled beef and sausage cottage cheese 1 jar pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese together in a large bowl. Stuff shells generously with mixture.

Arrange stuffed shells on a baking sheet and freeze until firm 15 to 20 minutes. Cut each shell into 2 or 3 lasagna pieces.

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Place flour in a bowl. Beat eggs in another bowl. Pour bread crumbs onto a shallow plate.

Dredge stuffed lasagna pieces in flour. Dip in beaten eggs. Roll in bread crumbs until coated.

Fry 4 breaded lasagna pieces at a time in the hot oil until golden brown 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining pieces.

Pour remaining jar of pizza sauce into a bowl for dipping.