A delicious and comforting dish featuring eggplant slices rolled with a flavorful spinach and ricotta filling, baked in marinara sauce and topped with melted cheese.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups marinara sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 12–15 minutes until tender and flexible.
Sauté the garlic in a little olive oil, then add the spinach and cook until wilted. Let cool slightly.
In a bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta, half of the mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
Spoon the filling onto each eggplant slice and roll up tightly.
Spread the marinara sauce in a baking dish and arrange the rollatini seam-side down.
Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then spoon a little extra marinara over each roll.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve warm with garlic bread or a fresh green salad.
Notes
Adjust the amount of cheese according to your preference.
For a lower-carb version, you can substitute eggplant slices with zucchini.
Make-ahead: You can prepare the rollatini in advance and refrigerate before baking.