Eggplant Pinwheels With Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Eggplant Pinwheels With Spicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves minced; 2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes dried; 1 tablespoon olive oil for sauce, plus about 6 more tablespoons of olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes about 5, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 eggplant large; 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese fresh; 1/2 cup Parmesan finely grated; 1 cup basil finely chopped; black pepper

Servings: persons

6 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes dried
1 tablespoon olive oil for sauce, plus about 6 more tablespoons of olive oil
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes about 5, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 eggplant large
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese fresh
1/2 cup Parmesan finely grated
1 cup basil finely chopped
black pepper

1
For the sauce: Cook 3 minced garlic cloves, dried pepper flakes in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a sauce pan over medium high heat, stirring until the garlic is fragrant and turning gold, about 30 seconds.
2
Add the tomatoes and sugar and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 20-25 minutes.
3
For the eggplant: Heat grill pan over high heat until hot.
4
Peel the skin from the eggplant and cut 1/3 inch thick slices of the eggplant, lengthwise. Place the eggplant strips on a pan or plate and brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper.
5
Grill the slices in batches, turning over once, until golden brown and tender with grill marks, about 5 minutes. Transfer these to a tray or pan.
6
Mix together the parmesan, ricotta, basil, pepper and remaining garlic. Spread the cheese mixture on the slices, leaving a 1/3 inch tip at each end of the eggplant.
7
Roll up the slices of eggplant and serve with spicy tomato sauce. YUM!!

520

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Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 garlic cloves minced, 2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes dried, 1 tablespoon olive oil for sauce, plus about 6 more tablespoons of olive oil, 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes about 5, chopped, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Pinwheels With Spicy Tomato Sauce 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 Pinwheels With Spicy Tomato Sauce

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