Best 8 Breaded Eggplant Rollatini Recipes

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Breaded eggplant rolatini, a delectable Italian dish, captivates taste buds with its crispy breaded exterior enveloping a savory filling of eggplant, cheese, and aromatic herbs. Often served as an appetizer or main course, this culinary delight features tender eggplant slices, expertly coated in breadcrumbs, pan-fried to golden perfection, and then rolled around a delectable filling. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of creating this mouthwatering dish, providing you with insights, tips, and techniques to craft the perfect breaded eggplant rolatini that will leave your dinner guests or family members craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI



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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

1 large eggplant
1 tablespoon salt
SAUCE:
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
FILLING:
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/8 teaspoon pepper
COATING:
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Dash each salt and pepper
Oil for frying

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.

BREADED EGGPLANT ROLLATINI



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A delicious vegetarian meal that is well worth the cook time!

Provided by Stephanie Bailey

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 large eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
½ cup milk
½ cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
1 teaspoon onion powder, divided
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
2 eggs
1 cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic, or to taste
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
½ (14.5 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano, or to taste
2 teaspoons dried basil, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, or to taste
1 (15 ounce) container low-fat ricotta cheese
1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach
1 egg
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place eggplant slices in a large dish and cover with salted water. Let soak, about 15 minutes. Drain and cover with milk.
  • Combine flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Beat eggs lightly in a shallow bowl that is long enough for the eggplant slices to fit in.
  • Combine panko, remaining 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in another large resealable plastic bag.
  • Place 1 slice eggplant in flour mixture, shaking to coat. Dip in egg. Transfer to bag with panko mixture, shaking to coat. Repeat with remaining slices.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Cook coated eggplant slices in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cooling rack. Repeat with remaining eggplant, adding oil as needed.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, 2 teaspoons pepper, oregano, basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and poultry seasoning. Reduce heat to low and cover; cook sauce, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Mix ricotta cheese, spinach, egg, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper together gently in a bowl to make filling.
  • Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling over each eggplant slice. Roll slices into logs and arrange in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking pan. Pour tomato sauce evenly on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 88.6 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1060.3 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 medium-sized eggplants (about 4 pounds total)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Can vegetable spray
32 ounces ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
8 tablespoons grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
20 basil leaves, chiffonaded
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
2 cups fresh tomato sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill pan and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place a rack over a large baking sheet. Cut the 2 ends off the eggplant. Cut the eggplants lengthwise, into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange eggplant slices onto rack. Sprinkle with sea salt to help remove excess moisture and any bitterness from the eggplants. Set aside for about 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse off the salt from the eggplants and pat dry with a towel. Spray hot grill pan liberally with vegetable spray and then place eggplant slices on the grill until lightly browned on each side and tender, about 4 minutes per side. Remove slices from the grill pan and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until lightly scrambled. Mix the ricotta in with the egg. Add mozzarella, 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts and gently combine. Fold in basil just to combine. Do not overmix.
  • Place a tablespoon of the cheese mixture on 1 end of the eggplant and roll up tightly. Place the eggplant rollatini into a greased (with olive oil) 13 by 9-inch baking dish, seam side down. Continue with remaining eggplant. Evenly distribute the tomato sauce on top of the eggplant rollatini. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 5 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and bake for 15 minutes. When cooked, drizzle the top with extra-virgin olive oil.
  • In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and bay leaves and simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
  • Add 1/2 the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
  • If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI



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A classic, easy Eggplant Rollatini recipe.

Categories     Vegetable     Bake     Mozzarella     Parmesan     Ricotta     Basil     Eggplant     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick olive oil spray
All purpose flour
4 large eggs, beaten to blend
3 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
2 2/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese (about 8 ounces)
18 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick lengthwise eggplant slices (from 2 medium)
3 cups (packed) coarsely grated whole-milk mozzarella cheese (about 12 ounces)
1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese (preferably whole-milk)
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
3 cups purchased marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 3 baking sheets and one 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray. Place flour in 1 wide shallow bowl, eggs in second bowl, and breadcrumbs mixed with 1 cup Parmesan cheese in another. Sprinkle each eggplant slice with salt and pepper. Coat each slice with flour, then beaten egg, and finally breadcrumb mixture. Arrange eggplant slices in single layer on prepared sheets. Bake eggplant in batches until coating is golden, turning after 15 minutes, about 30 minutes total. Cool on sheets.
  • Mix mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, basil, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese in medium bowl. Season filling with salt and pepper. Divide filling among eggplant slices (about 3 tablespoons per slice); spread evenly. Starting at 1 short end, roll up eggplant slices, enclosing filling. Arrange rolls, seam side down, in prepared baking dish. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spoon marinara sauce over rolls; sprinkle with remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered until rollatini are heated through and mozzarella cheese melts, about 30 minutes.

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI



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After having eggplant rollatine at a restaurant, and it was absolutely delicious! I decided that I HAD to learn how to make it. Here is what I came up with.

Provided by Rhonda Hill

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 eggplant, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices
1 egg, beaten
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup ricotta cheese
10 slices prosciutto
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 pound angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Dip the eggplant slices in egg, then coat with bread crumbs. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant on each side until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese onto each slice of eggplant. Place a slice of prosciutto onto each one. Roll up tightly, and place seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over the rolls, and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  • While the eggplant rolls are baking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until tender. Drain. Serve eggplant rolls and sauce over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 901.8 calories, Carbohydrate 104.3 g, Cholesterol 116.5 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 2225 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI WITH ANCHOVY BREADCRUMBS



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Bobby Flay is always up for a challenge: He has filmed more than 500 episodes of his competition show Beat Bobby Flay, and after facing off against some of the country's best chefs - and trying to one-up them on their own signature dishes - he now has a lot of recipes and tricks in his arsenal. In his latest cookbook you'll find many of his winning recipes, along with plenty from the chefs who beat him. "Some of the recipes are memorable for being challenging, some for being surprising and some for giving me the opportunity to cook with my favorite ingredients alongside good friends and some of the best chefs in the business," he says. These eggplant rollatini are a perfect example: He made the dish during season 18 in a battle with chef and cheese guru Tracey Shepos Cenami, and he won with the help of his anchovy panko breadcrumbs. Try them yourself!

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings, plus 1 cup of anchovy breadcrumbs

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 medium eggplants, cut lengthwise into twelve 1/2-inch-thick slices
8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium Spanish onion, finely diced
5 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 28-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes, undrained
1 to 2 tablespoons Calabrian chile paste, to taste
12 fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces, plus more (optional) for serving
16 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small dice
3/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
4 ounces low-moisture whole-milk mozzarella, coarsely grated
Anchovy Breadcrumbs (recipe follows), for serving
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 oil-packed anchovy fillets, chopped
3 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚ F.
  • Arrange the eggplant in an even layer on two sheet pans. Brush both sides with 6 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until lightly golden brown and very tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. (The eggplant can be cooked up to 1 day in advance, cooled and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.) Reduce the oven temperature to 375˚ F.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes with their juices and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook until the tomatoes begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Crush the tomatoes with a potato masher. Add the chile paste and basil and cook the sauce until it thickens, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make the filling: Mix together the ricotta, egg, diced mozzarella and 1/4 cup of the Pecorino in a medium bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper and fold in the parsley and oregano.
  • Ladle 1 cup of the sauce into the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Spread 2 tablespoons of the cheese filling over each eggplant slice. Carefully roll up and place them, seam-side down, in the baking dish. Once all the eggplant rolls are in the dish, ladle another cup of the sauce evenly over them and sprinkle the grated mozzarella and remaining 1/2 cup Pecorino over the top.
  • Bake until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has melted and turned lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top and garnish with torn basil, if desired.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the anchovies and cook until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add the panko and spread into an even layer. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip the crumbs, press them into an even layer again and cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes longer. Add the lemon zest and season with pepper and more salt, if desired.
  • Spread on a large plate or sheet pan and let cool. Store, tightly covered, in a cool, dry place for 1 day, or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Re-crisp in a dry skillet over low heat before using.

EGGPLANT & ZUCCHINI ROLLATINI



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Someone at the table is bound to praise your rollatini dish, then ask what the heck it is. Your simple answer: thin slices of eggplant that are lightly breaded and fried, covered with cheeses, rolled up, topped with tangy tomato sauce and baked. -Andrea Rivera, Westbury, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 large eggplant
1/2 teaspoon salt
SAUCE:
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup dry red wine or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons each dried oregano and dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
ROLLATINI:
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 large zucchini, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Peel and slice eggplant lengthwise into sixteen 1/8-in.-thick slices. Place in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain., In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the remaining sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine mozzarella and cream cheese; mix well. In a large skillet, saute zucchini in 2 tablespoons oil until tender; remove and set aside., Place eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip eggplant in eggs, then bread crumbs. Fry eggplant in remaining oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Spoon 1 cup sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer eggplant slices with zucchini; top each with 3 tablespoons cheese mixture. Roll up and place seam side down in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 41g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 1244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI



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Parmesan, egg, and garlic enrich the ricotta filling of this Eggplant Rollatini, so you don't need too much mozzarella on top.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large eggplant (2 pounds), cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 8)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup best-quality marinara sauce
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 large egg
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella (4 ounces)
Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Season eggplant with salt and pepper; arrange in a shallow 2-quart microwave- safe dish with a lid. Microwave on high until tender and pliable but not fully cooked, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • With a spatula, transfer eggplant slices from dish to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet, and arrange in a single layer. Blot dish dry, and spread bottom with 1/4 cup marinara sauce; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together ricotta, Parmesan, egg, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Pat eggplant dry with paper towels. Dividing evenly, spoon ricotta mixture onto the wide end of eggplant slices, leaving a 1-inch border on the wide end and a 1/4-inch border on either side. Starting at the wide end, roll up slices; arrange seam side down in a single layer in prepared dish. Top with remaining 3/4 cup marinara sauce.
  • Cover dish, and microwave on high until eggplant is very tender, 15 to 17 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella; microwave until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Serve rollatini with bread, if desired, and garnished with more Parmesan.

Tips:

  • To make the perfect breadcrumb mixture, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender until fine.
  • For a crispy coating, dredge the eggplant slices in flour, then egg wash, and finally the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
  • Shallow fry the eggplant slices in hot oil until golden brown and crispy on both sides, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan to maintain the oil temperature.
  • To assemble the rollatini, layer slices of eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and ricotta cheese mixture, repeating until all ingredients are used up.
  • Bake the rollatini in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the eggplant is tender.
  • For added flavor and texture, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil on top of the rollatini before serving.

Conclusion:

Breaded eggplant rollatini is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of crispy eggplant, tangy marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and creamy ricotta cheese. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create this impressive appetizer or main course that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer traditional or more innovative fillings, the versatility of this recipe allows you to customize it to your taste preferences. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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