Baked eggplant and ricotta rolls are a delightful and flavorful dish that combine the soft and tender texture of eggplant with a creamy and savory ricotta filling. This dish is a perfect appetizer, side, or main course and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Eggplant is a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways, but baking it brings out its natural sweetness and allows it to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients. Ricotta cheese is a fresh, creamy cheese that pairs perfectly with the eggplant and adds a touch of richness to the dish. The rolls are typically made by slicing the eggplant lengthwise, filling it with the ricotta mixture, and then rolling it up. They can then be baked in the oven until golden brown and bubbly.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
EGGPLANT ROLLATINI RECIPE
All-star, easy eggplant rollatini recipe, made with a lighter cheese filling, basil pesto and fresh parsley.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Entree or Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Slice eggplants length-wise into 1/4-inch thin slices (it's easier to do this using a mandolin slicer like this one. affiliate link) You should have about 12 slices of similar size (reserve end pieces that are shorter or odd-shaped for another use).
- Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and set aside on paper towel for 20 minutes. This will help the eggplant sweat out any bitterness. Pat dry. Rinse with water, then dry again.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brush a large baking sheet with extra virgin olive oil. Arrange eggplant slices in one layer on baking sheet. Brush the tops of the eggplant slices with more extra virgin olive oil. Bake in heated oven for 8 minutes or so until soft enough to fold (do not overcook.) Remove from oven and set aside briefly to cool. (Leave the oven on for the rollatini)
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling. In a bowl, add eggs, ricotta, Mozzarella, grated Parmesan, basil pesto, and fresh parsley. Mix until well-combined.
- Spread about 3/4 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9 1/2" x 13" baking dish.
- Spoon about 2 tbsp of the filling onto one end of each eggplant slice, and spread. Starting from the short end, roll up eggplant slices tightly and arranged on prepared baking dish.
- Top eggplant rollatini with the remainder of the marinara sauce, more basil pesto, and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Bake in heated oven for 30 minutes or until the eggplant rollatini are fully cooked and tender.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes or so before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 rollatini, Calories 193 kcal, Fat 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 12.9 g
BAKED EGGPLANT WITH RICOTTA, MOZZARELLA AND ANCHOVY
I learned this dish from a Sicilian cook in a small town outside Palermo. She makes it by layering thinly sliced eggplant with fresh curd cheese and caciocavallo (I use fresh ricotta and provolone instead), as well as pecorino and Parmesan cheese - a bit like a lasagna without pasta. It is quite delicious and unusual in that there is no tomato sauce, as there often is in so many Sicilian baked eggplant dishes. The anchovies, melted into the crisp bread-crumb-and-cheese topping, provide a sharp contrast to the sweetness of the eggplant. I like to serve a tomato salad alongside.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories casseroles, main course
Time 2h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Generously oil a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Season eggplant slices on both sides with salt and pepper. Arrange half the eggplant slices in one layer on bottom of dish, overlapping slices slightly. Drizzle or paint eggplant generously with olive oil. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper to taste and scatter onion slices evenly over surface.
- With a small spoon, distribute the ricotta in little blobs evenly over surface, then arrange half the smoked mozzarella over the ricotta. Sprinkle with 1 cup grated provolone.
- Make another layer of overlapping slices with remaining seasoned eggplant. Drizzle or paint eggplant generously with olive oil. Top surface evenly with remaining smoked mozzarella and provolone, then sprinkle with Parmesan and pecorino. Arrange anchovy fillets over top and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until eggplant is quite tender when pierced with a fork and top is crisp and golden. (If top seems to be browning too quickly, tent with foil and reduce heat to 350 degrees.) Remove from oven, dust with oregano and let rest at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares. The dish is best served at room temperature, not piping hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 398, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 908 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
EGGPLANT RICOTTA BAKE
Pinched from Gourmet Girl Cooks
Provided by Lisa Johnson
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in oven till tender and golden, about 20-30 minutes (you could also cook eggplant slices on a gas or charcoal grill until tender
- 2. In a bowl, whisk ricotta, eggs, 1/2 cup of the Romano cheese, fresh basil, salt and pepper.
- 3. Lower temperature to 375. Brush the bottom and the sides of an 2-1/2 to 3 quart square or oblong casserole dish with oil. Place 1/4 of the roasted eggplant down, spread with marinara, more eggplant, half of the ricotta mixture, repeat everything ending with ricotta on top. Spread remaining 1/2 cup of Romano over top.
- 4. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with a side of pasta, if desired.
- 5. ***Important: Let cool for about 15 minutes so that everything sets and it isn't runny.
EGGPLANT ROLL-UPS
We love these easy Italian eggplant roll-ups stuffed with creamy ricotta and spinach. The fact that they are vegetarian is a bonus! -Laura Haugen, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cut eggplants lengthwise into eighteen 1/4-in.-thick slices; reserve leftover pieces. Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Coat both sides of eggplant slices with cooking spray; place in a single layer on prepared pans. Sprinkle eggplant with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bake until just pliable (do not soften completely), 10-12 minutes; cool slightly. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add spinach; cover and boil 2-3 minutes or until wilted. Drain spinach and squeeze dry. Chop spinach and set aside., Finely chop leftover eggplant to measure 1 cup (discard remaining or save for another use). In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped eggplant; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, puree, basil, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until flavors are blended., Spread 1 cup sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients and spinach. Place a rounded tablespoon of filling on the wide end of each eggplant slice; carefully roll up. Place roll-ups over sauce, seam side down. Top with 1-1/2 cups sauce. In a small bowl, mix Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; sprinkle over top. Bake until heated through and bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce and, if desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED EGGPLANT AND RICOTTA ROLLS
I saw this on the cover of Good Taste and decided, with eggplants at $2.99/kg, that it had to be dinner! And it didn't disappoint. It's actually quite fun to get a guest or two to help you, they can make the rolls whilst you fix the salad and polenta!
Provided by Chickee
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius Spray large baking trays with oil spray to lightly grease, cut eggplants into 16 or so 1cm thick slices lengthways. Arrange eggplant in a single layer, on the repared trays. Lightly spray with olive oil spray. Bake in oven for 10 minutes or until golden.
- Meanwhile, mix the basil, ricotta, and three quarters of the parmesan in a medium bowl. Taste and season well with pepper.
- Place 1 tablespoon of the ricotta mixture on one eggplant slice. Roll up firmly to encose fulling. Place the roll, seam side down, in a 30 x 20cm baking dish. Repeat with the remaining ricotta mix and eggplant slices. Pour the sauce evenly over the rolls, sprinkle with the remaining parmesan and the mozzarella. Bake in oven for 10 minutes or until the mozzarella melts. Serve with polenta, if desired.
EGGPLANT RICOTTA BAKE
This eggplant ricotta bake satisfies a craving for simple comfort food.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange eggplant slices in a single layer on two rimmed baking sheets. Brush lightly on both sides with oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until eggplant is tender and golden, turning halfway through, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta, eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Brush an 8-inch square baking dish with oil.
- Lay a fourth of eggplant slices in bottom of prepared dish; spread with half of marinara sauce. Top with another fourth of eggplant; spread with half of ricotta. Repeat layers, ending with ricotta; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Bake until bubbling and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
EGGPLANT ROLLS WITH RICOTTA, WALNUTS AND MINT
Steps:
- Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet. Lay the eggplant slices on the rack, generously salting each slice (about 1/4 teaspoon per slice). Place another baking sheet on top of the eggplant and weigh it down with a few cans. Let them sit 30 minutes. Flip the eggplant slices, sprinkle with more salt, weigh down again and let them sit for another 30 minutes. (This draws out the bitter juices.) Meanwhile, toast the walnuts.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts on a small baking sheet and pop into the oven until the walnuts give off their nutty aroma and deepen in color, about 5 minutes. When they are cool enough to touch, chop them finely.
- Make the ricotta filling: Push the ricotta through a sieve into a medium bowl. This gives the cheese a light, airy texture. Add the toasted walnuts, garlic, mint, date, half the lemon juice, a pinch of salt and a swirl of olive oil. Stir together, taste for seasoning and then set aside.
- Rinse the eggplant slices well and pat them dry. Warm a grill pan over moderately-high heat. Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil on one side; place the oiled-side down on the hot griddle and brush the other side. Cook until browned, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 2 minutes.
- To assemble the rolls, place a couple of tablespoons of filling at one of end of a slice of eggplant. Roll and place on a plate seam-side down. Top the eggplant rolls with the remaining lemon juice, a swirl of extra-virgin olive oil and the reserved mint leaves, torn over the dish. Serve hot or at warm temperature.
STUFFED EGGPLANT PARMESAN ROLLS
Had this for the first time at a take-out pizza and pasta place in southern California. We all loved it so much that we came up with our own version that is just as good as the take-out one. This has become an all-time favorite in our house. Serve with your favorite tomato sauce, cream sauce, or other topping sauce. We serve this over spaghetti noodles, then top with favorite sauce sprinkled with cheese. Or just eat as they are straight from the oven.
Provided by Nikki Wilson
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Slice eggplant into 1/4-inch thick slices lengthwise; discard the end slices with skin. Lay the eggplant slices on paper towels and sprinkle both sides generously with sea salt. Let slices drain for 30 minutes; rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip each eggplant slice in flour and shake off excess; dip into egg and then into bread crumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the slices until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels, place on baking sheets, and refrigerate eggplant for 10 minutes.
- Mix ricotta cheese, Romano cheese, and garlic in a bowl; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Place a cooled eggplant slice onto a work surface and mound 1/3 to 1/2 cup of cheese mixture in the center; roll up slice and place seam side down into the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining slices and cheese filling.
- Bake rolls in the preheated oven until filling is hot, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 95.2 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 747.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
EGGPLANT ROLLATINI
Want to learn how to cook eggplant? Here's where to start. These authentic eggplant roll-ups may take some time to prepare, but the end result is restaurant-quality. Your family will request this recipe time and again. -Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- Peel and slice eggplant lengthwise into fifteen 1/8-in.-thick slices. Place in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 30 minutes., Meanwhile, for sauce, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, stirring occasionally, 20-25 minutes. Rinse and drain eggplant., In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients; set aside., Place eggs in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Dip eggplant in eggs, then bread crumb mixture., In an electric skillet or deep skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry eggplant in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels., Preheat oven to 375°. Spoon 1 cup sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread 2 rounded tablespoons filling over each eggplant slice. Carefully roll up and place seam side down in baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over roll-ups. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake until bubbly, 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 726 calories, Fat 48g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 181mg cholesterol, Sodium 3182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND RICOTTA ROLLS
Delicious and easy vegetarian recipe. I char-grill fresh sliced eggplant using my George Foreman grill, but you can buy it ready made from the deli. I also find it easier sometimes to omit the thyme leaves and lemon rind and use instead a bottled dried mix of lemon, basil and thyme from the supermarket.
Provided by Ozzzie
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees celcius and lightly grease a square baking dish.
- Heat oil in a fry pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until sauce is thick.
- Combine, ricotta, milk, chives, thyme and lemon rind (add salt and pepper if required).
- Spread ricotta mixture evenly over slices of eggplant, then roll up lengthways.
- Spoon sauce into baking dish and top with eggplant rolls.
- Cover and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until sauce is bubbling.
CHEESY EGGPLANT ROLL-UPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: eggplants, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh basil, egg, salt, pepper, marinara sauce
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Dinner
Yield 13 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
- Slice the ends the eggplants and slice them into ¼ -inch (½ cm) slices and lay them out on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
- Season with a pinch of salt on both sides of the eggplant slices and let them sweat for 20 minutes, then dry them with a paper towel. Once dried; add a pinch of pepper.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until soft.
- Meanwhile, in a medium-size bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, basil, and egg.
- Remove eggplant slices from the oven and turn oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto eggplant slice then roll it up, repeating for all slices.
- In a 11x17-inch (28 x 43cm) baking sheet, pour ½ of the marinara sauce, then add all the roll-ups seam down. Pour remaining ½ of marinara sauce, and top with basil and parmesan.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 3 grams
AUBERGINE ROLLS WITH SPINACH & RICOTTA
This spin on Italian 'melanzane alla Parmigiana' is quick to prepare and makes a deliciously creamy, veggie bake
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Brush both sides of the aubergine slices with oil, then lay on a large baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 mins until tender, turning once.
- Meanwhile, put the spinach in a large colander and pour over a kettle of boiling water to wilt. Cool, then squeeze out the excess water, so that it is dry. Mix with the ricotta, nutmeg and plenty of seasoning.
- Dollop a spoonful of the cheesy spinach mix in the centre of each aubergine slice, fold over to make a parcel and lay, sealed-side down, in an ovenproof dish. Pour over tomato sauce, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese, and bake for 20-25 mins until golden and piping hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant: Select eggplants that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid eggplants that are soft or have wrinkles.
- Slice the eggplant evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If the slices are too thick, they will take longer to cook and may not cook through.
- Salt the eggplant slices: This will help to draw out the moisture and prevent them from becoming bitter.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the eggplant slices, make sure to leave enough space between them so that they can cook evenly.
- Cook the eggplant slices until they are tender: They should be soft enough to easily pierce with a fork.
- Make sure the ricotta filling is well-seasoned: The filling should be flavorful enough to complement the eggplant.
- Roll the eggplant slices tightly: This will help to keep the filling inside.
- Bake the eggplant rolls until they are golden brown: This will help to create a crispy exterior.
Conclusion:
Baked eggplant and ricotta rolls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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