eggplant rollatini

Here's a recipe for Eggplant Rollatini:

Ingredients:

- 2 medium eggplants (brinjals), sliced lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick slices

- 2 cups ricotta cheese

- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 egg, beaten

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 2 cups marinara sauce

- Olive oil for brushing

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.

2. Place the sliced eggplants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the eggplant slices are tender and lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.

3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, minced garlic, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.

4. Spread a spoonful of marinara sauce on each eggplant slice. Place a dollop of the ricotta mixture at one end of each eggplant slice. Roll up the eggplant slice, enclosing the filling, and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining eggplant slices and filling.

5. Once all the eggplant slices are rolled and placed in the baking dish, spoon marinara sauce over the top of the eggplant rollatini.

6. Sprinkle additional shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the rollatini.

7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.

9. Let the Eggplant Rollatini cool for a few minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious Eggplant Rollatini! Serve it as a main dish with a side salad or crusty bread.