How to Make Cheesy Eggplant Rollatini - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those looking for a delicious vegetarian dish that is sure to impress, look no further than Cheesy Eggplant Rollatini. This Italian-inspired recipe is bursting with flavor and texture, featuring tender eggplant slices filled with a rich and creamy cheese filling, then baked to perfection in a savory marinara sauce. Whether you're serving it as a main course or as a side dish, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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Ingredients

  • kosher salt to taste
  • 2 eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste
  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 11 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 56 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle kosher salt over eggplant slices. Let excess moisture drain from eggplant, 10 to 15 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels and transfer to baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with black pepper.
  • Combine spinach, onion, and garlic in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until spinach is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with Italian seasoning.
  • Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and ricotta cheese together in a bowl. Stir in spinach mixture until well-combined.
  • Spread 2 spoonfuls of spinach mixture evenly over each eggplant slice. Roll up eggplant.
  • Spread 1/4 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange eggplant rolls seam-side down in the dish. Pour remaining marinara sauce over rolls. Cover with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, about 1 hour. Cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    369 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 1034mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 616mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1235mg