Awesome Eggplant Rollatine

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This is one of my favorite recipes. Thin sliced eggplant is stuffed with cheese and spinach and topped with marinara sauce. I often use prepared jarred sauce to cut the cook time.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder, divided

  • 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

  • 2 large eggplant, peeled and sliced

  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

  • 1 (28 ounce) jar tomato pasta sauce, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a shallow mixing bowl combine 3 eggs, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. In a separate, shallow dish or plate, pour the flour.

  3. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Dredge eggplant slices in flour, then in egg mixture and fry slices 2 or 3 at a time in hot oil. Place fried slices on a paper towel lined plate to drain.

  4. In a large bowl combine ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, remaining 1 cup Parmesan, remaining 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 egg, parsley and spinach; mix well.

  5. Spread about 1/3 of the pasta sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place about 2 tablespoons of spinach mixture in the center of each eggplant slice and roll securely; place in prepared pan. Pour remaining pasta sauce over eggplant rolls and top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.

  6. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Editor's Note

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

894 Calories
42g Fat
80g Carbs
53g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 894
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g 53%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 276mg 92%
Sodium 1872mg 81%
Total Carbohydrate 80g 29%
Dietary Fiber 15g 54%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 53g 107%
Vitamin C 10mg 12%
Calcium 1179mg 91%
Iron 8mg 42%
Potassium 1691mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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