Olive Garden Stuffed Ziti Fritta
Description
Indulge in the irresistible crunch and gooey cheesiness of Olive Garden Stuffed Ziti Fritta with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfectly fried to golden perfection, each bite is a savory delight reminiscent of your favorite restaurant appetizer. Enjoy the classic flavors of Italian cuisine in the comfort of your own home with this crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Ziti:
- 12-15 large ziti pasta noodles, cooked al dente
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Breading Stations:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
Serving:
- 1 cup marinara sauce , for dipping
Instructions
- Mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Carefully stuff each cooked ziti noodle with the cheese mixture. A piping bag or a small spoon can be helpful for this step.
- Arrange three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with Italian breadcrumbs.
- Roll each stuffed ziti in flour, dip in the beaten eggs, and then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the breaded ziti in a single layer in the basket and spray the top with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. You may need to do this in batches.
- Serve the stuffed ziti fritta warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 17gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 707mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 476IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 3mg