Description
Ingredients
Scale
For the Eggplant
- 1 lb / 453g eggplant, cut into 1/2 to 1/4-inch thin 8 slices
- 1 tsp / 4g salt
- 1/2 tsp / 2g pepper
- 3 Tbs / 45ml olive oil
For the Filling
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- Handful fresh basil, sliced, plus more for garnish
- Zest from 1 fresh lemon
- 1/2 tsp / 2g salt
- 1/4 tsp / 1g pepper
- 3 Tbs / 60g shredded parmigiano cheese
- 1 1/4 cup / 300ml marinara sauce
- 8 oz / 226g mozzarella, shredded or thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F / 220°C
On a parchment lined baking pan, place sliced eggplant in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and olive oil. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until eggplants are soften. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for filing in a mixing bowl and set aside. Spread 1/4 cup of marinara on bottom of a baking dish (possibly 11” x 8”) evenly.
- Place an eggplant slice on a work surface; scoop 1 Tbs of filling we made earlier at one end close to you. Carefully roll eggplant lengthwise and place in prepared baking dish, seam side down. Continue with remaining eggplants and filling.
- Pour remaining marinara (1cup) and top with mozzarella. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until sauce is bubbling and cheese is golden. Remove from oven, let it set for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped basil if you’d like to. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins