Eggplant Rollatini
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Eggplant Rollatini is a classic Italian dish that is both delicious to eat and nutritious. This mouth-watering recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a healthy and delicious meal option that is also easy to make. This dish consists of thin slices of eggplant that are filled with a tasty mixture of ricotta cheese, herbs, and spices.
The eggplant slices are then rolled up and baked in the oven until they are tender and golden brown.
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One of the best things about Eggplant Rollatini is that it is a versatile dish. This means you can serve it up as the main course or simply as a side dish for your friends and family to enjoy. It can also be served with tomato sauce or a sauce that contains more ingredients, such as meats, cheeses, and veggies. This recipe is also great for people who want to eat gluten-free or vegetarian.
If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy eggplant, then Eggplant Rollatini is the perfect recipe for you. Whether you are an experienced cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and will impress your family and friends. So why not give it a try and enjoy a delicious and healthy meal today?
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Why do I love Eggplant Rollatini?
- Bursting with flavor
- Cheesy eggplant rollatini recipe
- Comfort food recipe.
- Great for serving a crowd.
- Family-friendly meal.
How do you cut eggplant thin for rollatini?
You will slice the eggplant into thin strips so they will be foldable. Now you can do this with a sharp knife or use a mandoline cutter. They key is a thin and even sliced strip.
What is the difference between eggplant parm and eggplant rollatini?
Eggplant parm is battered and fried then topped with sauce and cheese. Where eggplant rollatini is stuffed with cheese and then folded and then baked with sauce and cheese.
Why do you soak eggplant before cooking?
When you fry eggplant you will find soaking eggplant in water is going to help it prevent the eggplant from soaking up so much oil. Depending on the recipe you will find that some do ask you to soak it first.
How do you make eggplant parmesan not soggy?
Sprinkling the eggplant with salt and allowing some of the excess moisture to come out is going to help prevent the eggplant parmesan from getting as soggy. But you will find another key thing is serving up the parmesan right away when done.
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How to serve Eggplant Rollatini?
Serve up the rollatini with a side of garlic bread, breadsticks, or even a light salad. You could even pair it with a vegetable side dish if you want.
Tips:
- Make sure to evenly slice the eggplant so you get an even cook.
- Don’t overstuff the eggplant or it will ooze out.
- Make sure to pick fresh and ripe eggplant as it will create the best flavor.
- Use your favorite sauce for this recipe.
Variations:
- Use whatever flavor of cheese you want if you would like.
- Use marinara sauce instead of pasta sauce if you want.
- Consider adding in some cooked Italian sausage or ground beef.
- Turn the broil on at the end of cooking to get the cheese melted extra good.
Ingredients:
- Eggplants
- Ricotta cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Spinach
- Minced garlic
- Egg
- Spaghetti sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to make this Eggplant Rollatini:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Step 2. Slice the eggplant into thin slices lengthwise.
Step 3. In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 ½ cups of mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, garlic, egg, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined.
Adding the ricotta cheese and the mozzarella cheese.
Adding the eggs.
Adding the parmesan cheese.
Adding the garlic.
Adding the spinach.
Step 4. Place the eggplant on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
Step 5. Put a row of filling at one end of each piece of eggplant, and roll the eggplant up around it.
Step 6. Layer 1 cup of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
Step 7. Place the filled eggplant rolls into the baking sheet on top of the sauce.
Step 8. Top the rollatini with the remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Step 9. Cover the baking dish in aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Step 10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Serve warm!
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Eggplant Rollatini
Ingredients
- 2 Large eggplants
- 1 ½ C. Ricotta cheese
- 2 C. Shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ C. Parmesan cheese
- 1 Box Frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained completely
- 2 tsp. Minced garlic
- 1 Large egg
- 1 ½ C. Spaghetti sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Slice the eggplant into thin slices lengthwise.
- In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 ½ cups of the mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, garlic, egg, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined.
- Place the eggplant on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Put a row of filling at one end of each piece of eggplant, and roll the eggplant up around it.
- Layer 1 cup of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
- Place the filled eggplant rolls into the baking sheet on top of the sauce.
- Top the rollatini with the remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the baking dish in aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
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How to store Eggplant Rollatini?
Any leftover eggplant rollatini is in the fridge in a sealed container. You will find this last around 3-5 days in the fridge. It is going to have the best texture when served fresh. But it does reheat pretty well if you want to eat on it through the week.
How to reheat Eggplant Rollatini?
To reheat eggplant rollatini place in the oven in a casserole dish. Allow it to cook for 5 minutes or so at 350 degrees. Or you can microwave for a quick reheat.
Can I make ahead Eggplant Rollatini?
You can prepare the eggplant rollatini and then bake in the oven later in the day. You can make the rollatini up to 24 hours. Just keep in the fridge until you are ready to bake.
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