Description
Savor the deliciousness of Healthy Eggplant Rollatini, a comforting dish perfect for family dinners or elegant gatherings. Layers of tender roasted eggplant are filled with creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and topped with marinara and melted mozzarella. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a memorable meal that brings everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants (about 1 lb total)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice eggplants lengthwise into thin sheets (about 1/4 inch thick) and lay them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast the eggplant slices for about 20 minutes until tender but not falling apart; set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, salt, pepper, and half of the mozzarella. Mix well.
- On each eggplant slice, spoon a generous amount of filling at one end and roll up like a burrito; place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the rollatini and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rollatini (150g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg