Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr | Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Yield: 12 Servings
I will never get tired of recommending this recipe to my friends! It is just too perfect that I want everyone to taste its delicious taste! Feel free to add more ingredients if you prefer. Have a wonderful day, friends. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 large eggplants
1 c reduced-fat ricotta 9 ounces/ 250 g
1 ½ c shredded light mozzarella divided in ½ c and 1 c
½ c shredded Parmesan
9 ounces frozen spinach / 250 g, thawed and squeezed to remove as much liquid as possible
1 Egg
1 clove garlic germ removed, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 c tomato paste or marinara
Directions:
Prepare the oven and preheat to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
Thinly slice the eggplants lengthwise.
Apply cooking spray onto a baking sheet.
Arrange the eggplant slices into the prepared baking sheet.
Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until done.
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes at room temperature.
Add mozzarella cheese, ricotta, spinach, egg, garlic, and Parmesan cheese into a large mixing bowl.
Add ½ cup of tomato sauce onto a large baking dish, then spread it evenly on the bottom.
Add 2 tbsp of the ricotta mixture over each eggplant slice and spread it evenly. Roll and place it onto the prepared baking dish. Repeat the process to the rest.
Spread the rest of the tomato sauce over the eggplant rolls, then sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminium foil.
Turn the heat of the oven down to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
Place the Rollatini inside the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes.
Remove the foil cover and bake for another 15 minutes or until the cheese turns golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes at room temperature.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 116 | Calories from Fat 45 | Fat 5g 8% | Saturated Fat 3g 19% | Cholesterol 31mg 10% | Sodium 309mg 13% | Potassium 362mg 10% | Carbohydrates 8g 3% | Fiber 3g 13% | Sugar 3g 3% | Protein 9g 18% | Vitamin A 2800IU 56% | Vitamin C 4.4mg 5% | Calcium 255mg 26% | Iron 1mg 6%
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