Italian Egg Roll Delight
Classic lasagna flavors packed into a crispy egg roll wrapper, perfect for parties or a unique dinner twist. Creamy ricotta cheese, meaty marinara sauce, and savory Italian herbs make these egg rolls irresistible.
ingredients
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cooked ground beef
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying
steps
- 1.
In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, ground beef, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- 2.
Lay an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface and spoon a tablespoon of marinara sauce in the center.
- 3.
Place 2 tablespoons of the ricotta-beef mixture on top of the sauce.
- 4.
Fold the sides of the wrapper towards the center, then roll it up tightly.
- 5.
Dampen the end of the wrapper with water to seal it.
- 6.
Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- 7.
Heat oil in a large pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- 8.
Carefully fry the egg rolls until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- 9.
Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 10.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- 11.
Serve hot with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
