Eggplant Rollatini

Ingredients

• Fresh basil (for garnish)
• Mozzarella cheese (1 cup, shredded)
• Marinara sauce (2 cups)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon)
• Egg (1)
• Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
• Spinach (1 cup, cooked and chopped)
• Ricotta cheese (1 cup)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Eggplants (2 large)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Slice the eggplants lengthwise into thin slices.
3. Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Grill the eggplant slices on a grill pan or grill until tender and lightly charred, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cooked spinach, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
6. Spread a spoonful of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
7. Place a spoonful of the ricotta mixture on each grilled eggplant slice and roll it up.
8. Arrange the rolled eggplant slices in the baking dish, seam side down.
9. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the eggplant rollatini.
10. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.