Description
A delightful dish combining eggplant, creamy ricotta, and rich marinara sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the eggplants by slicing lengthwise.
- Cook the eggplant slices by grilling or baking until tender.
- Make the cheese mixture by combining ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and seasonings.
- Assemble the dish by layering marinara and rolling the eggplant with cheese mixture.
- Add remaining marinara and mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Cool slightly and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in other herbs or vegetables into the cheese filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: eggplant, rollatini, vegetarian, casserole, Italian, comfort food