Eggplant Rollatini

Health score
27%
Eggplant Rollatini
45 min.
4
1025kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with Eggplant Rollatini, a delectable twist on the classic lasagna that promises to impress your taste buds and elevate your lunch or dinner experience. This scrumptious main dish, boasting a rich blend of flavors and textures, is perfect for those seeking a satisfying yet elegant meal.

Prepared with a pound of angel hair pasta, this recipe serves four and takes only 45 minutes to whip up, making it an ideal choice for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Each serving contains 1025 kcal, providing a well-balanced meal with a caloric breakdown of 17.42% protein, 35.48% fat, and 47.1% carbs.

The star of this dish is the eggplant, which is transformed into delicate, golden slices after a quick dip in beaten egg and a coating of Italian seasoned breadcrumbs. These slices are then layered with savory prosciutto, creamy ricotta cheese, and a generous helping of mozzarella, before being baked to perfection in a pool of rich spaghetti sauce. The result is a symphony of flavors and a dish that is as beautiful as it is delicious.

To complete your meal, simply cook the angel hair pasta to al dente perfection and serve the eggplant rolls and sauce over a bed of pasta. Gather your family and friends, and indulge in the unforgettable taste of Eggplant Rollatini – a dish that promises to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients

  • pound angel hair pasta 
  •  eggs beaten
  •  eggplant peeled cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices
  • cup seasoned bread crumbs italian
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 10 slices pancetta 
  • cup ricotta cheese 
  • cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 14 ounce pasta sauce 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • pot
  • baking pan

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories1025kcal
Protein17.42%
Fat35.48%
Carbs47.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.75
Glycemic Load
37.57
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
34.686956219051%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
98.12mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1024.94kcal
51.25%
Fat:40.41g
62.17%
Saturated Fat:17.29g
108.05%
Carbohydrates:120.67g
40.22%
Net Carbohydrates:110.65g
40.24%
Sugar:13.11g
14.57%
Cholesterol:130.28mg
43.43%
Sodium:1431.57mg
62.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:44.65g
89.29%
Selenium:105.92µg
151.32%
Manganese:1.73mg
86.63%
Phosphorus:668.47mg
66.85%
Calcium:520.98mg
52.1%
Fiber:10.02g
40.09%
Vitamin B2:0.65mg
37.96%
Vitamin B1:0.54mg
36.22%
Zinc:5.16mg
34.41%
Vitamin B3:6.44mg
32.19%
Copper:0.64mg
32.16%
Magnesium:126.55mg
31.64%
Vitamin B12:1.79µg
29.84%
Potassium:1041.59mg
29.76%
Iron:4.96mg
27.57%
Folate:106.76µg
26.69%
Vitamin B6:0.52mg
26.25%
Vitamin K:26.92µg
25.63%
Vitamin A:1235.13IU
24.7%
Vitamin E:3.36mg
22.39%
Vitamin B5:1.79mg
17.95%
Vitamin C:10.27mg
12.45%
Vitamin D:0.65µg
4.32%
Source:Allrecipes