Description
Eggplant Lasagna Roll-Ups offer a healthy and delicious twist on traditional lasagna. This gluten-free dish features tender, roasted eggplant slices rolled around a creamy ricotta filling, topped with savory marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, these roll-ups are easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, making them a satisfying comfort food that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise (approximately 1/4 inch thick)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ? cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for roasting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375?F (190?C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Sprinkle salt on both sides of the eggplant slices and let sit for about 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse the eggplant and pat dry. Arrange slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, chopped basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spoon filling onto one end of each eggplant slice and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the roll-ups and sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 roll-ups (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 55mg