Easy Eggplant Involtini Eggplant involtini is typically a labor of love, involving roasting or frying eggplant slices, then stuffing them with a savory filling and baking. Using the microwave to cook the slices instead streamlines the process significantly. 4 Servings 23 minutesPrep Time 30 minutesCook Time print Ingredients Directions Ingredients 1 eggplant (1 1/2 pound) 1 15 ounce container ricotta cheese 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 garlic clove, grated 1 large egg, lightly beaten Cooking spray Bertolli® Traditional Marinara with Italian Herbs & Fresh Garlic Sauce 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Directions Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Step 2: Trim stem end from eggplant. Cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices to yield at least 16 slices (it’s good to have a few extra). Arrange slices into a microwave-safe pie plate or casserole dish, overlapping to fit into dish evenly. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; pierce once to vent. Microwave on HIGH until eggplant is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Step 3: Meanwhile, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, basil, garlic, and egg. Spoon about 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture onto wider end of each of 16 eggplant slices; roll up. Reserve any remaining eggplant for another use. Step 4: Coat a 13 x 9–inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup Sauce in bottom of dish. Arrange eggplant rolls in dish; pour remaining Sauce over eggplant. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 425°F until bubbly and cheese melts, about 20 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Tips: Eggplant involtini is typically a labor of love, involving roasting or frying eggplant slices, then stuffing them with a savory filling and baking. Using the microwave to cook the slices instead streamlines the process significantly. Share This Recipe Share How To Sending Thank you! Your email was sent.Send another! Send More Enter your name* Recipient Name* Recipient Email Address* Enter your message here Hey! Thought you might like to learn how to do this from Bertolli. * Required field Send How To Related How To's & Recipes 15-Minute Chicken Margherita Get Cooking Tuscan Table Fall Get Cooking Spicy Tuscan Rigatoni with Sausage & Mushrooms Get Cooking Antipasto Tray Get Cooking Alfredo Florentine Lasagna Get Cooking Marinade Ratio Get Cooking
