Best 7 Easy Eggplant Rollatini Recipes

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**Eggplant Rollatini: A Mediterranean Delight**

Eggplant rollatini is a classic Italian dish that combines the smoky flavor of grilled eggplant with a rich and flavorful filling. This versatile dish can be customized with a variety of fillings, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. From the classic combination of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses to more creative fillings like roasted vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, or even seafood, the possibilities are endless. Served as an appetizer or main course, eggplant rollatini is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant flavors and elegant presentation. In this article, we will explore several delicious eggplant rollatini recipes that are easy to follow and guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI



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After having eggplant rollatine at a restaurant, and it was absolutely delicious! I decided that I HAD to learn how to make it. Here is what I came up with.

Provided by Rhonda Hill

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 eggplant, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices
1 egg, beaten
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup ricotta cheese
10 slices prosciutto
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 pound angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Dip the eggplant slices in egg, then coat with bread crumbs. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant on each side until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese onto each slice of eggplant. Place a slice of prosciutto onto each one. Roll up tightly, and place seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over the rolls, and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  • While the eggplant rolls are baking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until tender. Drain. Serve eggplant rolls and sauce over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 901.8 calories, Carbohydrate 104.3 g, Cholesterol 116.5 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 2225 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 31

1 large eggplant
1 tablespoon salt
SAUCE:
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
FILLING:
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
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 teaspoon pepper
COATING:
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Dash each salt and pepper
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • 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., Meanwhile, for sauce, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, stirring occasionally, 20-25 minutes. Rinse and drain eggplant., 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 or deep 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726 calories, Fat 48g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 181mg cholesterol, Sodium 3182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI RECIPE



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All-star, easy eggplant rollatini recipe, made with a lighter cheese filling, basil pesto and fresh parsley.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree or Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggplants
Salt
Extra virgin olive oil
2 cups Store-bought Marinara sauce
2 eggs (beaten)
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup part-skim shredded Mozzarella (more for later)
3 tbsp grated Parmesan
2 tbsp basil pesto (homemade or store-bought, more for later)
1 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Slice eggplants length-wise into 1/4-inch thin slices (it's easier to do this using a mandolin slicer like this one. affiliate link) You should have about 12 slices of similar size (reserve end pieces that are shorter or odd-shaped for another use).
  • Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and set aside on paper towel for 20 minutes. This will help the eggplant sweat out any bitterness. Pat dry. Rinse with water, then dry again.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Brush a large baking sheet with extra virgin olive oil. Arrange eggplant slices in one layer on baking sheet. Brush the tops of the eggplant slices with more extra virgin olive oil. Bake in heated oven for 8 minutes or so until soft enough to fold (do not overcook.) Remove from oven and set aside briefly to cool. (Leave the oven on for the rollatini)
  • Meanwhile, prepare the filling. In a bowl, add eggs, ricotta, Mozzarella, grated Parmesan, basil pesto, and fresh parsley. Mix until well-combined.
  • Spread about 3/4 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9 1/2" x 13" baking dish.
  • Spoon about 2 tbsp of the filling onto one end of each eggplant slice, and spread. Starting from the short end, roll up eggplant slices tightly and arranged on prepared baking dish.
  • Top eggplant rollatini with the remainder of the marinara sauce, more basil pesto, and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Bake in heated oven for 30 minutes or until the eggplant rollatini are fully cooked and tender.
  • Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes or so before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 rollatini, Calories 193 kcal, Fat 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 12.9 g

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 medium-sized eggplants (about 4 pounds total)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Can vegetable spray
32 ounces ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
8 tablespoons grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
20 basil leaves, chiffonaded
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
2 cups fresh tomato sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill pan and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place a rack over a large baking sheet. Cut the 2 ends off the eggplant. Cut the eggplants lengthwise, into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange eggplant slices onto rack. Sprinkle with sea salt to help remove excess moisture and any bitterness from the eggplants. Set aside for about 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse off the salt from the eggplants and pat dry with a towel. Spray hot grill pan liberally with vegetable spray and then place eggplant slices on the grill until lightly browned on each side and tender, about 4 minutes per side. Remove slices from the grill pan and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until lightly scrambled. Mix the ricotta in with the egg. Add mozzarella, 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts and gently combine. Fold in basil just to combine. Do not overmix.
  • Place a tablespoon of the cheese mixture on 1 end of the eggplant and roll up tightly. Place the eggplant rollatini into a greased (with olive oil) 13 by 9-inch baking dish, seam side down. Continue with remaining eggplant. Evenly distribute the tomato sauce on top of the eggplant rollatini. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 5 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and bake for 15 minutes. When cooked, drizzle the top with extra-virgin olive oil.
  • In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and bay leaves and simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
  • Add 1/2 the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
  • If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI



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Step aside eggplant Parm! Meet the rollatini: tender, rolled eggplant slices stuffed with a creamy cheese filling and baked in a bright tomato-basil sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds each)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups whole-milk ricotta
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
8 large fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
3 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella (about 8 ounces)
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 large egg, lightly beaten
One 24-ounce jar tomato basil sauce

Steps:

  • Position oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment.
  • Cut off the stem of one eggplant, then slice 1/2 inch off one long side. Turn the eggplant onto the trimmed flat side and slice 1/2 inch off the 2 long sides, squaring it off slightly. Slice the eggplant into 6 long pieces, each about 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with the other eggplant. (Discard the trimmed pieces or reserve for another use.)
  • Divide the eggplant slices between the prepared baking sheets. Brush both sides of each slice with the olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Bake, flipping the slices over about halfway through, until just tender and starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Use a large spatula to transfer the slices to a cutting board in a single layer to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the ricotta, parsley, lemon zest, basil, 2 cups of the mozzarella, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Stir in the egg. Spoon a leveled 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture into the center of each eggplant slice and roll up tightly.
  • Spread half of the tomato basil sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange the rolled eggplant slices seam-side down in the center of the baking dish, making 2 rows of 6 and leaving space between the rows. Spoon the remaining sauce down the middle of the rolls, leaving the edges exposed. Top the rolls with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Bake, rotating the dish halfway through, until the eggplant is very tender and the cheese is golden brown and bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 medium-sized eggplants (about 4 pounds total)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Can vegetable spray
32 ounces ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
8 tablespoons grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
20 basil leaves, chiffonaded
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
2 cups fresh tomato sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill pan and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place a rack over a large baking sheet. Cut the 2 ends off the eggplant. Cut the eggplants lengthwise, into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange eggplant slices onto rack. Sprinkle with sea salt to help remove excess moisture and any bitterness from the eggplants. Set aside for about 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse off the salt from the eggplants and pat dry with a towel. Spray hot grill pan liberally with vegetable spray and then place eggplant slices on the grill until lightly browned on each side and tender, about 4 minutes per side. Remove slices from the grill pan and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until lightly scrambled. Mix the ricotta in with the egg. Add mozzarella, 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts and gently combine. Fold in basil just to combine. Do not overmix.
  • Place a tablespoon of the cheese mixture on 1 end of the eggplant and roll up tightly. Place the eggplant rollatini into a greased (with olive oil) 13 by 9-inch baking dish, seam side down. Continue with remaining eggplant. Evenly distribute the tomato sauce on top of the eggplant rollatini. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 5 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and bake for 15 minutes. When cooked, drizzle the top with extra-virgin olive oil.
  • In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and bay leaves and simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
  • Add 1/2 the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
  • If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.

EASY EGGPLANT ROLLATINI



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Make and share this Easy Eggplant Rollatini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by K. Van Vleck

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices
salt
ground pepper
1 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 large egg
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Season eggplant with salt and pepper, arrange in a shallow 2-quart microwave safe dish with a lid.
  • Microwave on high until tender and pliable but not fully cooked, 6-8 minutes.
  • Transfer eggplant slices from dish to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet, arrange in a single layer.
  • Blot dish dry and spread bottom with 1/4 cup marinara sauce; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together ricotta, parmesan, egg, garlic, 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.
  • Dividing evenly, spoon ricotta mixture onto the wide end of eggplant slices, roll up slices and arrange seam side down in a single layer in prepared dish.
  • Top with remaining 3/4 cup marinara sauce.
  • Cover dish and microwave on high until eggplant is very tender, 15-17 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella and microwave another 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
  • Cool 5 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose small eggplants. They are more tender and have fewer seeds.
  • Cut the eggplants into thin slices. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Pre-cook the eggplants. This will help to remove some of the bitterness and make them more tender.
  • Use a good quality cheese. It will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Don't overcook the rollatini. They should be cooked until the cheese is melted and the eggplant is tender, but not mushy.
  • Serve the rollatini hot or warm. They can also be made ahead of time and reheated.

Conclusion:

Eggplant rollatini is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. By following these tips, you can make a perfect batch of eggplant rollatini that everyone will love.

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