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.
Photograph credit: Eggplant rollatini (43178430021) by Joey Doll · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Eggplant Rollatini, Step by Step
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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.
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Mix the ricotta, egg, half the parmesan, spinach, basil and pepper.
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Spread a tablespoon of filling on each slice and roll up from the wide end.
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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.
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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.
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