EGGPLANT ROLLATI APPETIZER

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Be careful with this one! It's so robust and flavorful that your guests might fill themselves up on it before you have a chance to serve the main course!

Provided by lorin

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
2 pints ricotta cheese
salt and pepper to taste
2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups spaghetti sauce
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine basil, pine nuts, ricotta cheese, and salt and pepper to taste in medium size bowl. Place bowl in refrigerator.
  • Coat eggplant slices lightly with olive oil. Place in large saucepan over medium heat, apply pressure to release moisture from eggplant. Remove eggplant sliced when tender. Allow slices to cool to room temperature.
  • Spread a dollop of ricotta mixture over eggplant; roll up the slice of eggplant. Spoon marinara sauce over each rollati and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 760.3 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

Faheem Swati
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I'll definitely be experimenting with different variations of this recipe in the future.


Adrian Highlander
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I think this recipe could be improved with a few tweaks.


Eze Benedict
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I'm not sure I'll make this recipe again, but I'm glad I tried it.


Bablu Miah
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Husnain Battery
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Overall, I thought the eggplant rollati was a good recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Max Mortlock
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The eggplant rollati was a bit too oily for my taste.


Victoria Szczepanski
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I found the eggplant rollati to be a bit bland. I think next time I'll add some more spices to the filling.


Tomand Jerry
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The eggplant rollati was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish.


Lucy Newman
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant is tender and flavorful, the ricotta filling is creamy and tangy, and the marinara sauce is rich and savory.


walid khan
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Eggplant rollati is a delicious and elegant appetizer that's perfect for any occasion.


Talha Rahman
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


amjad robin
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Will definitely make this dish again!


Shojj SHOKINKISS
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The eggplant rollati turned out great! I made a few substitutions (used mozzarella instead of ricotta) and it was still delicious.


Hamid Maqsood
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I've been wanting to try eggplant rollati for a while and this recipe didn't disappoint! The step-by-step instructions were easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Grace Pineda
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Eggplant rollati was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.