Grilled Eggplant (Involtini Il Forno) Recipe

Name: Grilled Eggplant (Involtini Il Forno)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; ¼ cup olive oil (divided); 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; ½ cup chopped fresh basil (divided); 1 (12 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste); 2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise 1/2-inch thick; 8 ounces shredded smoked mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon chopped garlic
¼ cup olive oil (divided)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
½ cup chopped fresh basil (divided)
1 (12 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
¼ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise 1/2-inch thick
8 ounces shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
¼ cup chopped Italian parsley

1
In a saucepan, sweat the garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil over low heat for a few minutes.
2
Do no allow to brown.
3
Add red pepper flakes, oregano and half the basil.
4
Cook and stir for 1 minute then add crushed tomatoes.
5
Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
7
Heat a grill to high (counter top style grills should work well).
8
Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
9
Grill slices 3 minutes on each side.
10
Remove slices from grill and place on a foil lined baking sheet.
11
Allow to cool to room temperature.
12
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
13
Spoon about 1 ounce of cheese on one end of each eggplant slice and roll up.
14
Let rest on seam.
15
Brush the bottom of baking dish with remaining olive oil.
16
Place eggplant rolls (involtini) in dish.
17
Ladle tomato sauce over top and sprinkle with the remaining basil and any remaining cheese.
18
Bake for 15 minutes.
19
Let rest 10 minues before serving.

336

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, ¼ cup olive oil (divided), 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, and more.

Yes, Grilled Eggplant (Involtini Il Forno) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Eggplant (Involtini Il Forno)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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