Eggplant Rollatini
Introduction
Here’s a recipe for Eggplant Rollatini, a classic Italian dish featuring tender eggplant slices filled with a creamy ricotta mixture, topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese:
Ingredients (Serves 4-6):
For the Eggplant:
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 tsp salt (for sweating the eggplant)
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour (optional, for dredging)
- 3 eggs, beaten (optional, for dredging)
- 1 cup (240 ml) olive oil (for frying) or cooking spray (for baking)
For the Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups (375 g) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Assembly:
- 2 cups (480 ml) marinara sauce
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
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