Eggplant Involtini Recipe

Name: Eggplant Involtini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Halved; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes; 1 whole Eggplant, Sliced Thinly Into 6-8 Strips; 1/2 cups Ricotta Cheese; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 whole Egg; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 4 leaves Basil, Torn; 1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper; 1 cup Freshly Torn Baby Spinach; 1 cup (or More!) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes
1 whole Eggplant, Sliced Thinly Into 6-8 Strips
1/2 cups Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 whole Egg
1 clove Garlic, Minced
4 leaves Basil, Torn
1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper
1 cup Freshly Torn Baby Spinach
1 cup (or More!) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375 F.
2
Pulse the cherry tomatoes in a food processor until smooth.
3
Add the canned tomatoes and pulse to combine.
4
Spoon about a cup of tomato sauce over the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish.
5
In batches, place 2 slices of eggplant on a microwave safe dish and cook on high for 3 to 4 minutes, until pliable.
6
Continue with the remaining slices.
7
Arrange a few paper towels on a rimmed baking sheet and place the hot eggplant slices on top.
8
Press each slice with paper towels to absorb as much moisture as possible.
9
In the meantime, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, egg, garlic, basil and a pinch of coarse salt and pepper in a small bowl.
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Stir to combine.
11
Spoon the ricotta mixture in the center of each eggplant slice.
12
Top that with some torn spinach.
13
Roll the eggplant slices up and place in the baking dish, seam side down.
14
Pour the remaining sauce over the roll ups.
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Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
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Yes.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
18
If its not browning and bubbly like you want, flip the oven to broil at the very end to finish her off.
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Serve with fresh basil and dig.
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299

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Halved, 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes, 1 whole Eggplant, Sliced Thinly Into 6-8 Strips, 1/2 cups Ricotta Cheese, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Involtini 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 Involtini

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