Eggplant Involtini
Tender eggplant slices rolled with savory ricotta, herbs, and cheese, then baked in a rich tomato sauce.
⏱ 45 minServes 4Italian
Ingredients
- •2 large eggplants
- •1 cup ricotta cheese
- •1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- •1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- •1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 egg egg
- •2 cups marinara sauce
- •1/4 cup olive oil
- •to taste salt and black pepper
Directions
- 1Slice eggplants lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips, brush with olive oil, and roast at 400°F for 15 minutes until tender.
- 2Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3Spread 2-3 tablespoons of filling on each eggplant slice and roll tightly from one end.
- 4Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
- 5Arrange eggplant rolls seam-side down in the dish and cover with remaining marinara sauce.
- 6Bake covered at 375°F for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for 5 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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