Fried Mozzarella Wedges W/ Homemade Marinara

These thick mozarella wedges are a lot like what you'll get at a restaurant, and the hearty homemade marinara is the perfect complement.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• Sauce

• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) 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

• Wedges

• 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

Directions

1. Saute onions in saucepan (do not brown).
2. Add liquid drained from diced tomatoes.
3. Add basil, Italian seasoning, sugar & red pepper. Simmer 30 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
4. Remove from heat & set aside.
5. Cut cheese into thick slices & cut diagonally triangles.
6. Beat egg whites with water & set aside.
7. Mix bread crumbs, garlic salt, & Italian seasonings; set aside.
8. Blend flour with corn starch; set aside.
9. Heat oil for deep frying to 360 degrees.
10. Dip cheese in flour, then in egg, then coat with bread crumbs.
11. Place in hot oil & fry a few seconds until golden.
12. Remove from oil and drain.
13. Add all tomatoes to saucepan & cook 1-2 minutes or until heated.
14. Pour marinara into dipping bowl & top with parmesan.