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.

Sherii Kakar
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. It's a great way to get your vegetables in and it's always delicious.


Abdu Umer
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The eggplant and zucchini are cooked perfectly and the filling is flavorful and cheesy. My family loved it!


Algeria Autoparts
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I love the crispy texture of the eggplant and the flavorful filling. This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables.


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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer vegetables and it's always delicious.


Kim Mthethwa
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This dish is perfect for a summer dinner party. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Valerie L
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. It's a great way to get your vegetables in and it's always delicious.


Thuso Shiba
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The eggplant and zucchini are cooked perfectly and the filling is flavorful and cheesy. My family loved it!


Meheshi Sadamali
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I love the crispy texture of the eggplant and the flavorful filling. This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables.


Awwal Abba Jakada
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer vegetables and it's always delicious.


Nathan Saege
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing and my family loved it!


Navi Chan
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy.


Sabbir Hossan
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This recipe is perfect for a summer dinner party. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Fatihah RFK
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I made this dish for a vegetarian friend and she loved it! She said it was the best eggplant dish she had ever had.


Cash Reynolds
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the crispy eggplant and the cheesy filling.


zainali jutt
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I love the combination of eggplant and zucchini in this dish. The filling is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mary Helen Mendiola
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The flavors were amazing and my family loved it!


Ahsan Chaudhry
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The eggplant and zucchini were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. My family loved it!


laura ameh
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the crispy texture of the eggplant. I will definitely be making this again.


Damien Robinson
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer vegetables. The eggplant and zucchini are cooked perfectly, and the filling is flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again!