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Preparation Time: 1:00
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STEP #1 - Cut 4 thin slices from the aubergine, lengthwise, 1/4 inch thick (6mm).
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Cut 4 slices from the zucchini, lengthwise, 1/8 inch thick (3mm).
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Use the small amount of extra virgin olive oil to lightly coat each slice of aubergine an zucchini.
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Use a broiler or possibly a large griddle to cook the vegetables (about 4 to 5 min per side for the aubergine and about 2 to 3 min per side fo the zucchini), till lighly golden brown.
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Transfer to a plate and let cold.
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STEP #2 - OVEN and STUFFING Spray individual non-metal casserole dishes or possibly a 1-qt casserole lightly, bottom and sides.
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Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 400F/200C.
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Mix the stuffing ingredients in a bowl, including the salt and pepper, unti blended.
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STEP #3 - The ROLLATINI are folded into thirds to envelope a log of stuffin On the cutting board, lay 1 aubergine slice flat with a long side toward you.
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Place 1 zucchini slice on top of it.
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Gently shape 2 to 3 Tbsp.
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of the stuffing into a log and place in the center, crosswise.
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Fold first one end then the other end of the vegetables over the stuffing.
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Place the rollatini, seam-side down, in the casserole.
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Repeat for the remaining rollatini.
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STEP #4 - Baking and topping.
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Cover with foil.
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Place in the oven, center rack, and immediately reduce the heat to 350F/180C.
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Bake till heated through 20 to 25 min.
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Remove from the oven and spoon the tomato sauce proportionately over the rolls and top with the thinly sliced provolone.
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Bake, uncovered, till the cheese melts and is attractively golden brown (about 6 to 8 min.
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Remove from the oven and let stand for a few min.
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Menu: bread, crisp salad with ceasar or possibly greek salad.
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When doubling - don't increase oil for coating, or possibly the egg white for binding, or possibly the tomato sauce for topping.
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These should be increased as nee Leftover TIP - Bake any extra aubergine or possibly zucchini.
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[1] Toss with cherry tomatoes cut in half, and diced red onion Splash a little (commercially prepared) balsamic vinaigrette on the mix Let stand, covered, in the refrigerator no more than 24 hrs.
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Serve as a salad.
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[2] Dice.
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Add in to canned minestrone soup.