Grilled Eggplant Rollatini: A Delicious Italian Dish
Eggplant Rollatini, a traditional Italian dish, is a delicious and easy to make meal. It is made with grilled eggplant, ricotta cheese and herbs, which are all rolled up into a delicious and flavorful meal. This dish is perfect for any dinner night and can easily be dressed up for more formal occasions.
Ingredients for Grilled Eggplant Rollatini
For this dish you will need: 2 large eggplants, 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh oregano, 2 cloves of garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.
Instructions for Making Grilled Eggplant Rollatini
To begin, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and brush with the olive oil. Place the eggplant halves onto a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until the eggplant is soft. Remove the eggplant from the oven and let cool.
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Mix until everything is combined.
Once the eggplant is cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh of the eggplant and place it in a separate bowl. Mash the eggplant with a fork until it is a smooth texture. Add the mashed eggplant to the cheese mixture and mix until everything is combined.
Once the mixture is ready, spoon a few tablespoons of the mixture onto one end of the eggplant halves. Roll up the eggplant and place into a baking dish. Repeat with the remaining eggplant halves.
Once all of the eggplant rollatini are in the baking dish, pour any remaining olive oil over the top. Bake for 25 minutes or until the rollatini are golden brown. Serve warm and enjoy!
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