Description
Eggplant Rollatini is a delicious Italian dish that features tender eggplant slices filled with creamy ricotta and topped with rich marinara sauce. This comforting recipe is perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to festive gatherings. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors, Eggplant Rollatini will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice eggplants and lightly brush both sides with olive oil; sprinkle with salt.
- Bake eggplant strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20 minutes until soft and golden.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta with chopped basil, salt, pepper, and half of the mozzarella until creamy.
- Place about two tablespoons of ricotta filling at one end of each eggplant strip and roll tightly; place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the rollatini and sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rollatini (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg