FRIED MOZZARELLA WEDGES W/ HOMEMADE MARINARA

FRIED MOZZARELLA WEDGES W/ HOMEMADE MARINARA image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

SAUCE
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon sugar (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
WEDGES
1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup egg white, beaten
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Italian spices
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup cornstarch

Steps:

Saute onions in saucepan (do not brown). Add liquid drained from diced tomatoes. Add basil, Italian seasoning, sugar & red pepper. Simmer 30 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat & set aside. Cut cheese into thick slices & cut diagonally triangles. Beat egg whites with water & set aside. Mix bread crumbs, garlic salt, & Italian seasonings; set aside. Blend flour with corn starch; set aside. Heat oil for deep frying to 360 degrees. Dip cheese in flour, then in egg, then coat with bread crumbs. Place in hot oil & fry a few seconds until golden. Remove from oil and drain. Add all tomatoes to saucepan & cook 1-2 minutes or until heated. Pour marinara into dipping bowl & top with parmesan.