Eggplant Rolls with Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Eggplant Rolls with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 7 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 lb plum tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (1 1/4-lb) eggplant; 12 1/2 oz ricotta (preferably fresh; 1 1/2 cups); 1 1/2 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup); 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Special equipment: a well-seasoned ridged grill pan or a gas grill (see cooks' note, below)

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
7 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lb plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 (1 1/4-lb) eggplant
12 1/2 oz ricotta (preferably fresh; 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Special equipment: a well-seasoned ridged grill pan or a gas grill (see cooks' note, below)

1
Cook garlic and red pepper flakes in 1 tablespoon oil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 30 seconds.
2
Add tomatoes, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Heat grill pan over high heat until hot.
4
Peel 2-inch-wide strips of skin from opposite sides of eggplant and discard.
5
Holding a knife parallel to a peeled side, cut eggplant lengthwise into 8 (1/3-inch-thick) slices.
6
3Brush both sides of slices with 3 tablespoons oil (total), then season with salt and pepper.
7
Grill slices in batches, turning over once and brushing grilled sides with some of remaining oil, until golden brown and tender, about 4 minutes, then transfer to a tray.
8
Stir together cheeses, 2 tablespoons basil, pepper, and remaining salt.
9
Divide cheese mixture among slices (3 to 4 tablespoons per slice), leaving an 1/8-inch border along edge.
10
Roll up each slice, beginning with a short end, and serve rolls topped with sauce and sprinkled with remaining basil.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove, minced, 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, 7 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 lb plum tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Rolls 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 Rolls with Spicy Tomato Sauce

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