Eggplant Rollatini

Health score
28%
Eggplant Rollatini
45 min.
6
733kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with Eggplant Rollatini, a delectable main dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite recipe, serving 6 hearty portions, can be ready in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both lunch and dinner. Each serving contains approximately 733 kcal, providing a well-balanced meal that's sure to satisfy.

Eggplant Rollatini is a versatile dish that can serve as a main course or a sumptuous main dish. Its rich flavors and textures make it a standout, perfect for those seeking to impress their guests or simply indulge in a delicious home-cooked meal. The star of this dish is the eggplant, which is transformed into delicate slices, coated in a golden crust, and filled with a savory mixture of mozzarella, ricotta, basil, and Parmesan cheeses. The result is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

To create this masterpiece, you'll need a variety of equipment, including a bowl, baking sheet, oven, baking pan, and a glass baking pan. The process involves a few simple steps, starting with the preparation of the eggplant slices and ending with a beautifully baked dish, topped with a rich marinara sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. The recipe allows you the flexibility to prepare it a day in advance, adding to its appeal for both casual and formal gatherings.

Whether you're an experienced cook or a budding enthusiast, Eggplant Rollatini is a recipe you'll want to add to your repertoire. Its elegance and simplicity make it a perfect choice for any occasion, promising a memorable dining experience that's as satisfying as it is delicious. So why wait? Dive into the world of Eggplant Rollatini and discover a new favorite today!

Ingredients

  • servings flour 
  • 3.5 cups bread fresh french crustless
  • large eggs beaten to blend
  • 0.8 cup basil fresh chopped
  • 0.8 cup basil fresh chopped
  • cups tomatoes 
  • ounces parmesan cheese grated
  • 1.3 cups ricotta cheese (preferably whole-milk)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 3 baking sheets and one 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Place flour in 1 wide shallow bowl, eggs in second bowl, and breadcrumbs mixed with 1 cup Parmesan cheese in another.
  3. Sprinkle each eggplant slice with salt and pepper. Coat each slice with flour, then beaten egg, and finally breadcrumb mixture. Arrange eggplant slices in single layer on prepared sheets.
  4. Bake eggplant in batches until coating is golden, turning after 15 minutes, about 30 minutes total. Cool on sheets.
  5. Mix mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, basil, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese in medium bowl. Season filling with salt and pepper. Divide filling among eggplant slices (about 3 tablespoons per slice); spread evenly. Starting at 1 short end, roll up eggplant slices, enclosing filling. Arrange rolls, seam side down, in prepared baking dish. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spoon marinara sauce over rolls; sprinkle with remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake uncovered until rollatini are heated through and mozzarella cheese melts, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories733kcal
Protein20.87%
Fat33.25%
Carbs45.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.61
Glycemic Load
41.93
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
36.691304393437%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:732.93kcal
36.65%
Fat:27.19g
41.83%
Saturated Fat:12.21g
76.34%
Carbohydrates:84.44g
28.15%
Net Carbohydrates:76.78g
27.92%
Sugar:12.6g
14%
Cholesterol:183.24mg
61.08%
Sodium:1986.05mg
86.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:38.41g
76.81%
Selenium:74µg
105.71%
Manganese:1.94mg
97.04%
Calcium:661.17mg
66.12%
Phosphorus:609.85mg
60.98%
Vitamin B2:0.85mg
50.15%
Vitamin B3:9.53mg
47.67%
Vitamin B1:0.69mg
45.85%
Folate:170.27µg
42.57%
Iron:7.63mg
42.4%
Vitamin K:36.43µg
34.69%
Vitamin A:1586.57IU
31.73%
Fiber:7.66g
30.63%
Zinc:4.47mg
29.81%
Magnesium:103.36mg
25.84%
Vitamin B5:2.3mg
22.99%
Potassium:753.94mg
21.54%
Copper:0.43mg
21.45%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
19.77%
Vitamin E:2.68mg
17.86%
Vitamin B12:0.98µg
16.38%
Vitamin C:9.93mg
12.04%
Vitamin D:0.96µg
6.39%
Source:Epicurious