Easy Eggplant Rollatini

Directions

1. 1
   Season eggplant with salt and pepper, arrange in a shallow 2-quart microwave safe dish with a lid.
2. 2
   Microwave on high until tender and pliable but not fully cooked, 6-8 minutes.
3. 3
   Transfer eggplant slices from dish to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet, arrange in a single layer.
4. 4
   Blot dish dry and spread bottom with 1/4 cup marinara sauce; set aside.
5. 5
   In a small bowl, mix together ricotta, parmesan, egg, garlic, 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.
6. 6
   Dividing evenly, spoon ricotta mixture onto the wide end of eggplant slices, roll up slices and arrange seam side down in a single layer in prepared dish.
7. 7
   Top with remaining 3/4 cup marinara sauce.
8. 8
   Cover dish and microwave on high until eggplant is very tender, 15-17 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella and microwave another 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
9. 9
   Cool 5 minutes.