Cheese Sticks with Marinara Sauce

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1/2 (8-ounce) block reduced-fat monterey jack cheese

1 egg white, lightly beaten

1/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs

olive oil-flavored vegetable cooking spray

1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped onion

1/2 (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh basil

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Cut cheese crosswise into 4 (1-ounce) slices. Cut each slice in half lengthwise. Dip cheese sticks into egg white; dredge in breadcrumbs. Repeat coating procedure once, using remaining egg white and breadcrumbs. Place cheese sticks on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Freeze 30 minutes.
2. Coat a small saucepan with cooking spray. Place over medium heat until hot. Add red pepper, parsley, and onion; saute 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomato sauce and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and set aside.
3. Remove cheese sticks from freezer, and coat with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes or until cheese begins to soften. Serve immediately with tomato sauce mixture.

By RecipeOfHealth.com