Involtini de Spinachi Recipe

Name: Involtini de Spinachi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch thick slices, lengthwise; Flour, for dredging; 3/4 pound fresh spinach; 1/2 pound ricotta cheese; Salt and pepper, to taste; Tomato sauce, recipe follows; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 2 1/2 cups canned whole tomatoes; Salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch thick slices, lengthwise
Flour, for dredging
3/4 pound fresh spinach
1/2 pound ricotta cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Tomato sauce, recipe follows
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 1/2 cups canned whole tomatoes
Salt and pepper, to taste

1
In a skillet heat olive oil until smoking.
2
Dredge eggplant slices in flour and fry in skillet for about 1 minute.
3
Turn slices and cook for another minute.
4
Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
5
Let cool for about 15 minutes.
6
Blanch spinach in boiling salted water for about 3 minutes.
7
Remove, drain, and chop coarsely.
8
To a blender add chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, salt and pepper, to taste.
9
Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the spinach-ricotta mixture on 1 slice of eggplant.
10
Roll up and serve with tomato sauce.
11
In a saucepan, heat olive oil.
12
Add garlic and cook for about 3 minutes.
13
Add tomatoes, simmer for about 30 minutes.
14
Season with salt and pepper.

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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 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch thick slices, lengthwise, Flour, for dredging, 3/4 pound fresh spinach, and more.

Yes, Involtini de Spinachi 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.

Involtini de Spinachi

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