Matzo-rella Sticks

Name: Matzo-rella Sticks
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup seltzer, plus more if needed; 3/4 cup matzo meal, plus more if needed; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup matzo meal; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley; Salt; 1/4 cup potato starch; 6 or 7 string cheese sticks (or one 8-ounce block of low-moisture mozzarella, cut into 4-by-1/2-inch sticks), unwrapped and refrigerated until ready to use; Oil for frying, such as canola; 1 cup homemade or store-bought Marinara Sauce, recipe follows; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup diced white onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; One 14.5-ounce can (no salt added) diced tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, optional