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Eggplant Roll Ups

Eggplant Roll Ups

The perfect substitution to make when you want a comforting plate of lasagna but you're trying to add more veggies into your routine!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Eggplants large
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 Egg large
  • 9 oz Frozen Spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella divided
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Garlic Clove minced
  • 1/4 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Basil for topping optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. Slice eggplant to thin slices, about 6-7 per eggplant
  3. Roasted eggplant for 10-15 minutes, until soft and pliable
  4. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Mix ricotta cheese, egg, frozen spinach, ½ cup mozzarella, parmesan cheese, garlic and italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste
  5. Spread ½ cup of tomato sauce on bottom of baking dish
  6. Add 2 Tbsp of mixture onto Eggplant slices, roll and place seam side down in pan
  7. Top with remaining Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella cheese
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 more for the cheese to get golden brown and bubbly
  9. Top with Fresh Basil if using and enjoy!