Description
Eggplant Rollatini is a comforting Italian dish that envelops creamy ricotta and flavorful marinara sauce in tender roasted eggplant slices. This delightful recipe offers a perfect blend of textures and tastes, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or special occasions. With customizable filling options, it appeals to various dietary preferences while ensuring satisfaction at the dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice eggplants lengthwise into ¼-inch thick strips.
- Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Roast for 20 minutes until tender and golden.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with chopped basil, half of the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Take an eggplant slice, place a spoonful of the ricotta mixture at one end, and roll it up tightly.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish. Place each rollatini seam-side down in the dish. Top with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with the rest of the Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rollatini (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg