Unbelievable Lasagna Dip with Pasta Chips

UNBELIEVABLE LASAGNA DIP WITH PASTA CHIPS
1 ½ c. cooked sweet Italian sausage
¾ c. good quality marinara sauce or home-made
1 c. small-curd cottage cheese
½ c. whole-milk ricotta cheese
½ c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 t. chopped fresh oregano
2 t. chopped fresh basil
Black pepper
½ t. crushed red pepper
3 c. shredded mozzarella, divided
Kosher salt
Chopped fresh parsley
8 oz. uncooked lasagna noodles
Vegetable oil

1. Preheat oven 350.
2. Stir together sausage, marinara, cottage cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, oregano, basil, black pepper, crushed red pepper, 2 ¼ c. mozzarella and salt in a bowl.
3. Spoon mixture into 2 c. baking dish.
4. Sprinkle remaining ¾ c. mozzarella over top and bake in oven until golden and bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
5. While dip is baking, cook noodles according to pkg. directions. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
6. Cut noodles into triangles.
7. Pour oil to dept of 3” into Dutch oven. Heat over high to reach 360.
8. Fry noodles in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, 2-3 minutes.
9. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Serve pasta chips with dip.