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Eggplant Roll-Ups with Creamy Ricotta and Spinach

Eggplant Roll-Ups with Creamy Ricotta and Spinach

Tender baked Eggplant Roll-Ups with Creamy Ricotta and Spinach topped with rich tomato sauce and melty mozzarella. A delicious, comforting vegetarian dish perfect for any occasion!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggplants aubergines
  • 15 oz 400g canned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 8.5 oz 250g ricotta cheese
  • 8.5 oz 240g fresh spinach
  • 1 ball mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Slice the tops off the eggplants and cut them into 1 cm (¼ inch) thick slices. Arrange the slices on a lined baking tray, brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and bake for 20 minutes, or until tender. Set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until completely wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • For the tomato sauce, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Sauté the finely chopped shallot and garlic for 1 minute. Add the canned chopped tomatoes and rinse the can with ¼ cup (60 ml) water, adding it to the pan. Stir in the tomato paste, oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer and reduce for 15 minutes.
  • Squeeze out any excess moisture from the cooled spinach, then finely chop it and combine with ricotta, parmesan, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • To assemble, place a spoonful of the ricotta mixture (about a heaping tablespoon) in the center of each eggplant slice and roll it up. Repeat with the remaining eggplant slices and ricotta mixture.
  • Spread ¾ of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the eggplant roll-ups in the dish and top with the remaining tomato sauce. Tear the mozzarella ball and scatter over the top. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the mozzarella is golden and melted and the dish is heated through.
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