FRIED LASAGNA BITES

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the pasta, cook for 6 minutes, then drain and spread out on a sheet pan to cool.
• 2. Heat a large saute pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, ground beef and onions; saute for 3 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning, basil and black pepper. Cook for about 8 more minutes, until the meat has browned. Stir in 1/2 cup of canned tomato sauce and cook until heated through. Set mixture aside to cool in a large bowl.
• 3. Add the rest of the canned sauce into saute pan and stir in the red pepper flakes.
• 4. Fold the mozzarella and cottage cheese and into the cooled meat mixture. Stuff each cannelloni shell with the meat mixture and then place the shells in the freezer for 5 minutes to firm up. When ready to fry, slice shells into thirds.
• 5. Preheat oil to 350 degrees F
• 6. Place the flour, eggs and bread crumbs into separate bowls.
• 7. Dredge the shells in the flour, then eggs, and then bread crumbs
• 8. Fry the bites until they are golden brown and crispy; about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve with the spicy tomato sauce