Shelly's Recipe

ITALIAN WONTONS

Category: Deep Fried

6 ounces bulk Italian sausage
1/4 cup chopped onions
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese and parsley
40 wonton wrappers
marinara sauce

Filling: In large skillet brown sausage and onion, breaking sausage into small pieces. Drain all fat from pan. Cool meat mixture. Stir in cheeses and parsley.

Assembly: Place a rounded teaspoon of filling into one corner of wrapper. Moisten edges with water. Fold wrapper over and seal edges together forming a triangle. Bring two points over the center and cross. Moisten and press together. Cover and chill or freeze if not frying immediately. Fry wontons a few at a time in deep hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with warm marinara sauce.

ALTERNATE FILLING for wontons:
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil and chopped walnuts
3 tbsp oil packed dried tomatoes, drained and minced
2 tbsp finely chopped pitted black olives
1 green onions, thinly sliced