**Introducing Eggplant Rollatini: A Culinary Symphony of Italian Flavors**
Embark on a delightful culinary journey with eggplant rollatini, a classic Italian dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This delectable dish features tender eggplant slices, skillfully rolled and stuffed with a savory filling of ricotta, Parmesan, and herbs, then baked to perfection. Immerse yourself in the symphony of flavors as the creamy ricotta filling, accented with tangy Parmesan and aromatic herbs, perfectly complements the soft and smoky eggplant. Discover variations of this classic recipe, including a vegetarian delight filled with roasted vegetables and a decadent meat-lover's version featuring succulent ground beef or sausage. Each bite of eggplant rollatini promises a burst of flavors and textures, making it a star dish on any table.
EGGPLANT ROLLATINI
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
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
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 2h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
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 RECIPE
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
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
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
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 (AUBERGINE) ROLLATINI
These delish rich oven fried eggplant is filled with yummy cheese and fresh herbs topped with your favorite sauce or store bought for ease.If you opt for the roasted garlic go for the whole bulb it's sweetness is very good in this.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 31m
Yield 5-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Spoon the ricotta into a fine strainer placed over a bowl in the refrigerator for several hours. Discard the excess liquid. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread thin coating of olive oil on 3-4 baking or cookie sheet pans, or reuse the same pan several times.
- Put the flat end of the eggplant down onto the cutting board. Slice the eggplants lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices, to make about 15 slices. Beat 4 of the eggs. Add salt and pepper to season eggs. Coat each eggplant slice with flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, drain any excess egg mixture, then coat with bread crumbs and lay flat on baking sheet.
- Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- You may have to bake them in batches. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature.
- Combine ricotta, remaining egg, garlic, basil, parsley, 3/4 of the mozzeralla cheese and 1/2 cup of the grated Romano or Parmesan in a bowl. Mix well. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spoon 1 cup of tomato sauce onto the bottom of a small baking dish. Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of filling onto the wide end of each piece of eggplant. Then, roll up each piece and place into the baking dish.
- Top with remaining tomato sauce, mozzarella, and grated Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, until the tomato sauce is bubbling and the filling is hot. Let them rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant. Look for eggplants that are firm and have smooth, blemish-free skin. Avoid eggplants that are too soft or have brown spots.
- Slice the eggplant evenly. This will help them cook evenly. Use a sharp knife to slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Salt the eggplant slices. This will help to remove some of the bitterness from the eggplant. Sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt and let them sit for 30 minutes. Then, rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry.
- Cook the eggplant slices. You can cook the eggplant slices in a variety of ways, such as grilling, baking, or frying. If you are grilling or baking the eggplant slices, brush them with olive oil before cooking. If you are frying the eggplant slices, dip them in a beaten egg and then coat them in breadcrumbs.
- Make the filling. There are many different types of fillings that you can use for eggplant rollatini. Some popular fillings include ricotta cheese, spinach, and mozzarella cheese. You can also use other ingredients, such as vegetables, meat, or seafood.
- Assemble the eggplant rollatini. Place a spoonful of filling on each eggplant slice. Then, roll up the eggplant slices and secure them with a toothpick. You can also use a cheese stick to secure the eggplant rollatini.
- Bake the eggplant rollatini. Place the eggplant rollatini in a baking dish and bake them at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they are heated through.
Conclusion:
Eggplant rollatini is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of fillings. It is a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it is also a healthy and satisfying meal. With these tips, you can easily make delicious eggplant rollatini at home.
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