Eggplant Rollatini Recipe

6
15 mins
16 mins

Ingredients

3 medium eggplants (4 lbs total)
salt and pepper
32 oz.ricotta cheese
2 large eggs beaten
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
granted cheese
2 T. roasted pine nutse
20 basil leaves - chiffonaded
olive oil
Tomato sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1. preheat a grill pan and the oven to 375
2. cut the eggplants lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices - sprinkle with salt and set aside for 10 minutes to remove excess water and bitterness - rinse off salt
3.spray with Pam and grill until brown and tender on both sides @ 4 minutes per side
4. in a large bowl add ricotta to beaten egg add some grated cheese and mozzarella. mix add pine nuts gently - fold in basil
5. place a T. of mixture on the eggplant and roll up tightly. Place eggplant into a greased 13 x 19 inch baking dish - seam side down. continue until all eggplant and mixture gone
6. cover with tomato sauce and sprinkle with grated cheese
7. bake for 15 minutes and drizzle with olive oil