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Eggplant Rollatini

INGREDIENTS
3 eggplants cut lengthwise, ½ inch thick
2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper
Eggs
Oil for frying
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Italian tomato sauce

PASTA
2 pounds Angel Hair pasta
½ cup olive oil
4-5 garlic cloves
2 cups fresh basil
½ cup grated Romano cheese
Salt and pepper
¼ cup toasted pine nuts

DIRECTIONS
  • Mix breadcrumbs with cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.

  • Scramble eggs in a shallow dish and heat oil in pan.

  • Dredge 1 piece of eggplant in eggs, one at a time, and then in breadcrumbs.

  • Fry each piece on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Toss cooked pasta with a little olive oil.

  • In a food processor, pulse basil and pine nuts. Add oil slowly. Season with salt and pepper then mix in cheese.

  • Toss cooked pasta really well with pesto.

  • Take one piece of fried eggplant and put a small amount of pasta in the middle and roll up. Continue to do for all eggplant slices.

  • Place in a baking dish and pour sauce on top. Sprinkle with shredded Mozzarella cheese.

  • Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350°.

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