Description
Eggplant Rollatini is a delightful Italian-inspired dish featuring tender roasted eggplant slices rolled around a creamy filling of ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, infused with fresh herbs, and baked in marinara sauce. This comforting meal is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in. Each bite delivers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ? cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ? cup chopped fresh basil
- ? cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C). Slice the eggplants lengthwise into half-inch thick slices, sprinkle salt on both sides, and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Rinse the salt off the eggplants, pat dry, and arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and roast for about 20 minutes until soft.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Spread about two tablespoons of filling on each eggplant slice and roll them up seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the rolls and sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes; then uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (178g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg