Lasagna in its traditional form is definitely one of the classic, comfort dishes. There are a lot of different lasagna recipes out there, but lasagna in dip form?? This lasagna dip will convert us all to double-dipper status. Get ready to dip, bite, repeat with our version of this cheesy, gooey, classic comfort that's all kinds of wonderful. It’s meat, sauce and cheese so what's not to love? right? Except that’s not what makes it. Our version of this appetizer is served with freshly fried, crisp pasta chips! Trust us, all of your favorite lasagna flavors in an addictive dip recipe will be a welcome addition to any party.
Ingredients
Lasagna Dip:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked sweet Italian sausage
- 3/4 cup Pasta Jay's Classic Marinara Sauce
- 6 oz. (or 3/4 cup) small-curd cottage cheese
- 4 oz. (or 1/2 cup) whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 2 oz. (or 1/2 cup) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 12 oz. (or 3 cups) pre-shredded mozzarella, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Pasta Chips:
- 8 oz. uncooked lasagna noodles
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, for seasoning
- Vegetable oil
How to Make
STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350°F.
STEP 2: Stir together the lasagna ingredients - sausage, Pasta Jay's Classic Marinara, cottage cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, oregano, basil, black pepper, crushed red pepper, 2 1/4 cups of the mozzarella, and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl. Spoon the mixture into a 2-cup baking dish and spread evenly.
STEP 3: Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella over top, and bake in preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
STEP 4: While the lasagna dip is baking, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Carefully drain and pat dry with paper towels. Then cut the noodles into triangle, similar in shape to a tortilla chip.
STEP 5: Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat over high to reach 360°F. Fry the noodles in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully remove the noodles from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and then serve with the lasagna dip.
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