FRIED MOZZARELLA WEDGES W/ HOMEMADE MARINARA

Fried Mozzarella Wedges W/ Homemade Marinara image

Provided by JelsMom

Categories Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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
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.