Stuffed Eggplant Rolls

10 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 None eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/8 inch thick slices
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving
  • 1 None egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 None long red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 12 None large basil leaves
  • 2 cups tomato puree
  • 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Heat a grill pan on high heat (or preheat broiler). Brush eggplant slices with a little oil. Cook on grill pan in batches, for 1-2 mins each side. (Or broil on a baking sheet, turning, until browned.)
  2. 2
    Mix cheeses, egg, garlic and chili pepper in a medium bowl. Season to taste. Place 1 tbsp of mixture across one short end of each eggplant slice. Top with a basil leaf and roll up to enclose.
  3. 3
    Spread 1/2 of the tomato puree in large baking dish. Arrange rolls in dish, seam sides down. Pour remaining tomato puree over the top. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
  4. 4
    Bake for 20-25 mins, or until tender. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese to serve.

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