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Eggplant Rollatini

Thin slices of roasted aubergine rolled around a ricotta and spinach filling, covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella and baked for 30 minutes.

1 hr prep and cooking plus 20 min salting 1 hr 20 min start to finish Serves 4 servings Medium
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Eggplant Rollatini

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Eggplant Rollatini, Step by Step

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  1. Heat the oven to 220°C / 430°F. Salt the aubergine slices and leave for 20 minutes. Pat dry, brush with the oil and roast for 15 minutes, turning once. Cool slightly and reduce the oven to 190°C / 375°F.

  2. Mix the ricotta, egg, half the parmesan, spinach, basil and pepper.

  3. Spread a tablespoon of filling on each slice and roll up from the wide end.

  4. Spread half the tomato sauce in a baking dish. Set the rolls on it seam side down and pour over the rest of the sauce.

  5. Top with the mozzarella and remaining parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling.

Tips for Making Eggplant Rollatini

  • Slice the aubergine evenly at 7 mm.
  • Cool the slices before rolling.
  • Place the rolls seam side down.

What to Serve with Eggplant Rollatini

  • Crusty bread
  • Green salad
  • Spaghetti
  • Red wine

Storing & Reheating Eggplant Rollatini

Keeps for 3 days in the fridge. Reheat covered at 180°C / 356°F for 15 minutes.

Eggplant Rollatini FAQ: Common Questions

How long does Eggplant Rollatini take to make?

30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking, plus 20 minutes of salting, so allow 1 hour 20 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 4.

Eggplant Rollatini Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central figures (SR Legacy). A calculation, not a laboratory analysis: brands, cuts and how you measure change the real numbers. How the figures are worked out.

473Calories
23gProtein
30gCarbs
29gFat
9gFibre
13gSugar
1030mgSodium

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