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Crispy vegan lasagna fritta served with marinara sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and vegan parmesan.

Vegan Lasagna Fritta (Olive Garden Copycat)

Ashley
This is an Olive Garden copycat for vegan lasagna fritta. Lasagna noodles are filled with flavorful tofu ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, then dipped in seasoned batter and fried until golden and crispy. Just when you thought pasta couldn't get any better, this vegan lasagna fritta comes in and steals the show!
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Pasta, Snack, Starter
Cuisine Italian-inspired
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 14 oz firm tofu, drained of excess liquid
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 3 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • cups vegan mozzarella shreds
  • 1 cup original unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • cups Italian style breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper, divided
  • ½ cup vegan parmesan cheese + more for serving
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Fresh minced parsley, for serving
  • 1 cup Marinara sauce, for serving
  • 1 cup Vegan alfredo sauce, store-bought or homemade, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and lay them flat on a parchment paper lined tray.
  • While your noodles are cooking, prepare the tofu ricotta. Place tofu, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, onion powder, and red pepper flakes in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the vegan mozzarella to the bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Using about 2 tablespoons of the ricotta/mozzarella mixture spread a layer onto each lasagna noodle. Carefully fold each lasagna noodle 3 to 4 times over to create a square. Freeze on lined baking sheet until slightly firm, about 30 minutes.
  • When ready to cook, prepare your dredging station. In one shallow bowl, pour in the non-dairy milk. Place the flour in a second shallow bowl and season with 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper, whisking to combine. In a third shallow bowl, add the Italian bread crumbs, vegan parmesan cheese, remaining teaspoon salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
  • Working in batches, dredge each lasagna square into the milk, then into the flour, back into the milk, then finally into the breadcrumb mixture.
  • In a large skillet, add about 1 ½ inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil reaches 350°, fry the squares in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the fried lasagna to a paper towel lined rack and repeat with remaining squares.
  • Sprinkle with vegan mozzarella, chopped parsley, and serve hot with a side of your favorite marinara sauce and/or alfredo sauce, and enjoy!

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