Eggplant Rollatini
“Want to learn how to cook eggplant? Here’s where to start. These authentic eggplant roll-ups may take some time to prepare, but the end result is restaurant-quality. Your family will request this recipe time and again.” —Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 5 servings | 1hour | 30minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 5 servings | 1hour |
| Cook Time |
| 30minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant
- 1 tbsp salt
- Sauce
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14-1/2 oz)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Filling
- 1 carton ricotta cheese (15 oz)
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- Coating
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- Dash each salt and pepper
- oil for frying
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Instructions
- Peel and slice eggplant lengthwise into fifteen 1/8-in.-thick slices. Place in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients; set aside.
- Place eggs in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Dip eggplant in eggs, then bread crumb mixture.
- In an electric skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry eggplant in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 375°. Spoon 1 cup sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread 2 rounded tablespoons filling over each eggplant slice. Carefully roll up and place seam side down in baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over roll-ups. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake until bubbly, 30-35 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
3 each: 726 calories, 48g fat (15g saturated fat), 181mg cholesterol, 3182mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 7g fiber), 35g protein.
