Spinach & Ricotta Eggplant Rollatini
Serves 6
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
362g
Servings
6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
Calories from Fat 97
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g
17%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 66mg
22%
Sodium 411mg
17%
Total Carbohydrates 18g
6%
Dietary Fiber 8g
32%
Sugars 9g
Protein 17g
Vitamin A
144%
Vitamin C
13%
Calcium
42%
Iron
11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- kosher salt, as needed
- pepper, as needed
- 15 oz. part skim ricotta cheese (1 container)
- 12 oz. frozen spinach package
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 T. parsley - chopped
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced (or 1 t. garlic powder)
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 jar tomato sauce
- 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400
- Remove the stem end of the eggplant. Using a meat slicer, mandolin, or chef's knife, cut the eggplant lengthwise in 1/4" inch pieces. Generously sprinkle both slides of each slice with kosher salt and allow to "sweat" for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse each slice with water and pat dry. Sprinkle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Lay slices on a baking sheet and bake 10-12 minutes.
- In the meantime, zap the frozen spinach in the microwave for 3-4 minutes to thaw. Ring in a paper towel to remove moisture.
- Add the spinach to a bowl with the ricotta. Add the parsley, Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Before adding in the egg, taste for flavor.
- Once the desired flavor is achieved, mix in the egg. Safety first!
- Add half of the pasta sauce to a baking dish and spread to coat.
- To roll the eggplant, place a heaping spoonful of ricotta mix on a slice of eggplant (I placed mine just under half of the eggplant slice, if that even makes sense). Roll and place into the sauce.
- Continue with remaining slices and cover with remaining sauce.
- Reduce the heat to 350. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Dig in!
Notes
- The salt will remove excess moisture from the eggplant allowing it to cook better.
- I didn't peel my eggp