EGGPLANT & ZUCCHINI ROLLATINI

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Someone at the table is bound to praise your rollatini dish, then ask what the heck it is. Your simple answer: thin slices of eggplant that are lightly breaded and fried, covered with cheeses, rolled up, topped with tangy tomato sauce and baked. -Andrea Rivera, Westbury, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 large eggplant
1/2 teaspoon salt
SAUCE:
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup dry red wine or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons each dried oregano and dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
ROLLATINI:
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 large zucchini, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Peel and slice eggplant lengthwise into sixteen 1/8-in.-thick slices. Place in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain., In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the remaining sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine mozzarella and cream cheese; mix well. In a large skillet, saute zucchini in 2 tablespoons oil until tender; remove and set aside., Place eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip eggplant in eggs, then bread crumbs. Fry eggplant in remaining oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Spoon 1 cup sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer eggplant slices with zucchini; top each with 3 tablespoons cheese mixture. Roll up and place seam side down in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 41g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 1244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Noora Saad
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The eggplant was a bit tough, but the filling was delicious.


Abdu Nasir
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Nabina Bantawa rai
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I was a bit skeptical about this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The eggplant and zucchini were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Rashford Emmanuel
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The eggplant and zucchini were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Ree juice
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The eggplant and zucchini were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Roman Raihan
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The eggplant and zucchini are always cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious. I highly recommend it!


Ssmm Mm
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This dish was amazing! The eggplant and zucchini were cooked perfectly and the filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Terrence Hartwell
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Eggplant zucchini rollatini is now my new favorite dish! So easy to make and so flavorful. I'm already planning on making it again next week.


Ikechukwu Philip
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Just made this for dinner and it was a hit! The eggplant and zucchini were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. Will definitely be making this again.


Moekètsi Phori
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This eggplant zucchini rollatini is a fantastic dish! The combination of flavors is amazing, and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend it!