Homemade Marinara Dipping Sauce with Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

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Homemade Marinara Dipping Sauce with Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

This homemade marinara dipping sauce complements the crispy and gooey mozzarella sticks perfectly. The sauce is made from crushed tomatoes and flavorful herbs, and the mozzarella sticks have a crispy panko breadcrumb crust. This dish is ideal as an appetiser or snack.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 tsp salt
10-12 pieces mozzarella sticks
1 large egg, beaten
For frying, use oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko)

Time Needed

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

Warm the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Cook for 1 minute after adding the minced garlic and red pepper flakes.
Combine the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, at a low heat.
Prepare the mozzarella sticks while the sauce is simmering.
Halve the mozzarella sticks.
Put the flour in a shallow dish.
Beat the egg in a separate shallow dish.
Add the panko breadcrumbs to a third shallow dish.
Dredge the mozzarella sticks in flour, then in the beaten egg, then in the panko breadcrumbs.
Heat the frying oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Cook until the mozzarella sticks are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove the mozzarella sticks from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
With the homemade marinara dipping sauce, serve the hot mozzarella sticks.