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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Eggplant Rollatini Recipe - just like lasagna

You need:

1 large eggplant (2lbs)
cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch think slices

Coarse salt & pepper

1 cup marinara sauce

1/2 cup part skim ricotta

1/2 cup grated parm cheese (plus more for topping)

2 large egg whites

1 garlic clove

crusty bread - to serve with meal

Season eggplant with salt & pepper. Arrange in a microwave-safe dish with a lid. Microwave on high for about 6 min until eggplant is tender & pliable. With a fork, transfer the eggplant to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and blot dry. Dry dish and put 1/4 cup of sauce on the bottom of microwave dish. Set aside. In a small bowl combine the ricotta, parm, egg whites, garlic, salt & pepper. Spoon ricotta mixure on the middle of eggplant slices and roll up. Place seam side down in a single layer in prepared dish. Top with marinara sauce and then mozzarella and remaining parm. Bake for 25 min at 375. enjoy!

This meal is meant for 2-4 servings only.

1 comment:

Stitcher S said...

Looks really good, will have to try it!