Cheese Sticks with Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup breadcrumbs dry fine
• 1  egg white lightly beaten
• 0.5 teaspoon basil fresh chopped
• 1 tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 1 tablespoon onion chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon oregano fresh chopped
• 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
• 1 tablespoon bell pepper sweet red chopped
• 0.1 teaspoon salt 
• 0.1 teaspoon sugar 
• 8 ounce no-salt-added tomato sauce canned

Equipment

• baking sheet
• sauce pan
• oven

Directions

1. Cut cheese crosswise into 4 (1-ounce) slices.
2. 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.
3. Place cheese sticks on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Freeze 30 minutes.
4. Coat a small saucepan with cooking spray.
5. Place over medium heat until hot.
6. 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.
7. Remove from heat, and set aside.
8. Remove cheese sticks from freezer, and coat with cooking spray.
9. Bake at 450 for 5 minutes or until cheese begins to soften.
10. Serve immediately with tomato sauce mixture.