Lasagna Dip With Pasta Chips

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together sausage, marinara, cottage cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, oregano, basil, black pepper, crushed red pepper, 2 1/4 cups of the mozzarella, and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl. Spoon mixture into a 2-cup baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella over top, and bake in preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Step 2

While dip is baking, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Cut noodles into triangles.

Step 3

Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat over high to reach 360°F. Fry noodles in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve pasta chips with dip.