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Eggplant Rolatini

Eggplant Rolatini

The ultimate comfort food, Eggplant Rolatini features layers of tender eggplant filled with creamy ricotta and topped with marinara sauce. It's an easy weeknight dinner that will satisfy your cravings for something warm and cheesy!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium eggplants about 1½ pounds each, peeled and each cut lengthwise into 4 thin slices
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 medium garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup fat free ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • cups tomato basil marinara sauce (no more than 2g fat per serving)
  • cup shredded fontina or mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Peeler
  • Grater
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Place your oven rack 5 inches from the heat. Preheat your oven's broiler. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Arrange the eggplant slices on the baking sheet. Broil, without turning, until deep golden brown, about 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 inch (or slightly smaller) dish with nonstick spray.
  3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil and add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, parsley, and oregano. Stir in the onion mixture. Spread a couple of teaspoonfuls of the ricotta mixture onto the pale side of each eggplant slice. Spread to cover. Roll up each slice to enclose the filling.
  5. Place the eggplant rolls, seam-side-down, in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the marinara sauce on top of the rolls. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and Parmesan.
  6. Bake until the eggplant is browned and the sauce is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
  • Freezing: You can freeze the assembled uncooked rolls. Just let them cool and then wrap tightly in plastic wrap. They can be baked straight from frozen, but you may need to add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
  • Pairing: Serve with a fresh garden salad for a light meal or alongside garlic bread for something heartier.
  • Seasonal Variations: Feel free to incorporate seasonal vegetables into the filling, like spinach in the spring or roasted peppers in the summer.