Mozzarella Marinara

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 24 egg roll wraps
• 24 pieces mozzarella string cheese
• oil, for deep-fat frying

Recipe

• 1 in a large asucepan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil. add the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, salt and bay leaf. bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes, or until thickened.
• 2 meanwhile, place an egg roll wrapper on a work surface with point facing you. place a piece of cheese near the bottom corner. fold bottom corner of wrapper over cheese; roll up just until cheese is enclosed. fold sides of wrapper over the top. using a pastry brush, wet the top corner with water. roll up tightly, forming a tube. repeat.
• 3 in an electric skillet or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 375'. fry mozzarella sticks, a few at a time, for 1 minute or until golden brown, turning occasionally. drain on paper towels, or heavy brown paper bag. discard bay leaf from marinara sauce. serve with mozzarella sticks.