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Olive Garden Lasagna Dip
5 from 21 votes

Olive Garden Lasagna Dip

Olive Garden Lasagna Dip transforms cooked lasagna noodles into crispy pasta chips served alongside a warm, layered dip made from Italian sausage, ground beef, marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. The dip combines rich meats with tomato sauce and Italian seasoning, baked with cheese layers to create a creamy, flavorful entrée-style appetizer. The pasta chips provide a crunchy contrast to the smooth, cheesy dip.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 688 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Pasta Chips
  • 16 ounces lasagna noodles
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
The Dip
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 8 ounces Italian sausage ground
  • 4 ounces ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded

Instructions

Pasta Chips
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  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water cook the flat lasagna noodles until al dente.  Drain pasta, be careful not to tear the noodles.
  2. While the noodles are cooking preheat the vegetable to around 360 degrees.
  3. Gentry pat the noodles dry with a paper towel.
  4. Place a few of the lasagna noodles into the hot oil cook until golden brown and crispy.  Place the noodles in a wire rack to cool. Immediately sprinkle with garlic salt. Work in small batches until all of the noodles are cooked. 
The Dip
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a large saucepan cook the ground Italian sausage and the ground beef over medium heat until the meat has browned. Be sure to break up the meat into small pieces while cooking. Drain meat, and place back into the saucepan.
  3. Add Marinara sauce to the meats, season with Italian seasoning.  Heat through, simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Use a 1-quart deep casserole dish or a large 12-inch iron skillet to build the dip.  Place half of the sauce in the bottom of the pan. Spread all of the ricotta cheese in the bottom in the dish.   Add half of the Mozzarella cheese on top of the ricotta. Add the remaining sauce on top of the mozzarella cheese.
  5. Top with remaining cheese, and parmesan cheese.  Cook for about 25 minutes to warm the dip, and if desired set the oven to broil to brown the cheese.
  6. Serve the dip with the pasta chips.

Notes

  • Instead of shredded mozzarella, Italian cheese blends can be used for the dip to simplify preparation.
  • Handle the cooked lasagna noodles carefully when frying to avoid tearing for best chip results.
  • Season the hot pasta chips immediately after frying with garlic salt for maximum flavor adherence.
  • The dip is baked in a casserole dish or skillet to meld the cheeses and sauce into a creamy, cohesive texture.
  • Serve the dip hot alongside warm pasta chips to enjoy the crunchy and creamy contrasts at once.

Nutrition Information

Calories 688kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 1082mg (45%) Potassium 599mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 837IU (17%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 326mg (33%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 688

% Daily Value*

Calories 688kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 1082mg 45%
Potassium 599mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 837IU 17%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 326mg 33%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.