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Eggplant Rollati Appetizer

SUBMITTED BY: lorin PHOTO BY: SarahS

"Be careful with this one! It's so robust and flavorful that your guests might fill themselves up on it before you have a chance to serve the main course!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 pints ricotta cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine basil, pine nuts, ricotta cheese, and salt and pepper to taste in medium size bowl. Place bowl in refrigerator.
  2. Coat eggplant slices lightly with olive oil. Place in large saucepan over medium heat, apply pressure to release moisture from eggplant. Remove eggplant sliced when tender. Allow slices to cool to room temperature.
  3. Spread a dollop of ricotta mixture over eggplant; roll up the slice of eggplant. Spoon marinara sauce over each rollati and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by DENI HINES
I changed this a bit by putting in a 13 x 9 and topping with spag. sauce and mozzerella and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by KSICINA
This recipe is fabulous! I use pre-breaded eggplant cutlets form the local Italian store... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by PAHOBILA
This appetizer turned out alright. I think it would help if the recipe was a bit more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2007 by SarahS
I changed this quite a bit. Before I cooked the eggplant I laid out the slices on paper... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2008 by Mel in Miami
Was awesome! I also used it as a side dish and baked it with tomato sauce on top! Yum! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by wendyn
These are a nice change from pasta but might be laking something. I added spinach to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by SunFlower
Like the first reviewer, I changed this recipe into a main dish. I'm afraid this would be a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2004 by KERIS1172
I thought this recipe needed a little more flavor, I also baked it for a 1/2 hour at 350. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Eggplant Rollati Appetizer

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 514

  • Total Fat: 28.1g
  • Cholesterol: 74mg
  • Sodium: 796mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 7.5g
  • Protein: 33.4g

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