eggplant rollatini filled with ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses and topped with marinara sauce in a baking dish.

Italian Eggplant Rollatini with Ricotta and Parmesan Cheese

Bursting with rich ricotta, zesty pesto, and a medley of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, this eggplant rollatini—also known as aubergine in many parts of the world—is a delicious vegetarian dish that’s packed with flavor. Rooted in Italian culinary tradition, this classic dish combines roasted eggplant roll ups with a creamy cheese filling. It's not just a treat for your taste buds—this Italian eggplant rollatini recipe is also perfect for a cozy family dinner, bringing everyone together around a comforting, flavorful meal that’s sure to become a household favorite.

40min
Prep time
38min
Cook time
4
Servings
Italian Eggplant Rollatini with Ricotta and Parmesan Cheese

Bursting with rich ricotta, zesty pesto, and a medley of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, this eggplant rollatini—also known as aubergine in many parts of the world—is a delicious vegetarian dish that’s packed with flavor. Rooted in Italian culinary tradition, this classic dish combines roasted eggplant roll ups with a creamy cheese filling. It's not just a treat for your taste buds—this Italian eggplant rollatini recipe is also perfect for a cozy family dinner, bringing everyone together around a comforting, flavorful meal that’s sure to become a household favorite.

Bursting with rich ricotta, zesty pesto, and a medley of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, this eggplant rollatini—also known as aubergine in many parts of the world—is a delicious vegetarian dish that’s packed with flavor. Rooted in Italian culinary tradition, this classic dish combines roasted eggplant roll ups with a creamy cheese filling. It's not just a treat for your taste buds—this Italian eggplant rollatini recipe is also perfect for a cozy family dinner, bringing everyone together around a comforting, flavorful meal that’s sure to become a household favorite.

40min
Prep time
38min
Cook time
4
Servings

Ingredients:

Ingredients for an eggplant rollatini such as eggplant, marinara sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, ricotta, basil and parsley on a cutting board.

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice eggplant into 1/4-inch thin slices. Lay the slices on a paper towel, then sprinkle them with salt. Set aside for 20 minutes. Eggplant slices on a cutting board with paper towel, next to a small bowl of salt.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, add eggs, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, pesto and fresh parsley. Mix until well-combined.A mixing bowl filled with eggs, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, fresh basil and parsley.
  3. After the 20 minutes has passed, brush a baking sheet and eggplant liberally with olive oil. Bake in a preheated oven for 8 minutes. Let cool. Sliced eggplant topped with olive oil on a baking sheet.
  4. Spread an even layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto eggplant and roll. Place seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining eggplant. Top these eggplant rolls with additional marinara sauce, grated Parmesan cheese and parsley. Sliced eggplant topped with filling of parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese to roll into rollatini.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, let rest for 10 minutes. Top with additional grated Parmesan cheese.  Eggplant rollatini filled with ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses and topped with marinara sauce in a baking dish.

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Ingredients for an eggplant rollatini such as eggplant, marinara sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, ricotta, basil and parsley on a cutting board.