Eggplant Bolognese Rolls Recipe

Name: Eggplant Bolognese Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 onion chopped; 1 small carrot chopped; 1 celery stalk small, chopped; 9 ounces ground beef; 1 ounce pancetta or bacon, finely chopped; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1/2 cup reduced sodium beef stock; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated; 1/2 cup olive oil to fry; 2 eggplants large, sliced 1/4-inch thick lengthwise; basil leaves to serve; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 onion small, finely chopped; 1 bird's eye chili pepper finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic crushed; 15 ounces diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup shredded basil

Servings: persons

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion chopped
1 small carrot chopped
1 celery stalk small, chopped
9 ounces ground beef
1 ounce pancetta or bacon, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup reduced sodium beef stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated
1/2 cup olive oil to fry
2 eggplants large, sliced 1/4-inch thick lengthwise
basil leaves to serve
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion small, finely chopped
1 bird's eye chili pepper finely chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed
15 ounces diced tomatoes
1/4 cup shredded basil

1
For the eggplant rolls, heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and celery. Cook, stirring, 5 mins, until tender and lightly browned. Add ground beef and pancetta. Cook, stirring to break up any lumps, 5 mins, until browned.
2
Add wine; bring to a boil. Stir in beef stock and tomato paste, until well combined. Season to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 mins, until sauce thickens. Set aside to cool slightly.
3
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Combine bolognese sauce, breadcrumbs and mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Set aside.
4
For the tomato sauce, heat oil in a medium saucepan on high heat. Add onion and chili pepper; cook 3 mins, until onion is soft. Add garlic, tomato and basil; simmer 5 mins. Season to taste.
5
Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in a large skillet on high heat. Cook eggplant slices, in batches, 4 mins, until golden brown, adding more oil as necessary. Drain on paper towels. Place 1 tbsp of bolognese filling at one end of eggplant slice and roll up. Repeat with remaining eggplant and filling.
6
Spread a little tomato sauce on bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Arrange eggplant rolls, folded edge down, in dish. Pour remaining sauce over top
7
Bake 15 mins or until heated through. Serve rolls sprinkled with basil leaves.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 onion chopped, 1 small carrot chopped, 1 celery stalk small, chopped, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Bolognese Rolls falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eggplant Bolognese Rolls

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