Description
These Eggplant Roll-Ups with Creamy Ricotta and Spinach are a light yet hearty vegetarian meal, perfect for weeknights or when you’re feeding a crowd. Roasted eggplant slices are stuffed with a creamy ricotta-spinach mixture, then baked in marinara sauce and topped with melty mozzarella.
Ingredients
2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup cooked spinach (squeezed dry)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until soft and pliable.
2. In a bowl, combine ricotta, cooked spinach, Parmesan, egg, garlic, basil, and oregano. Mix until well blended.
3. Spread a spoonful of the ricotta mixture on each roasted eggplant slice and roll it up tightly. Place seam-side down in a baking dish with a layer of marinara sauce.
4. Once all the roll-ups are arranged, pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly with lightly golden cheese on top. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use globe eggplants for best rolling size and texture.
Squeeze the spinach very well to avoid watery filling.
Let cool slightly before serving so the roll-ups hold their shape better.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: eggplant roll-ups, ricotta spinach, vegetarian dinner