Food Recipes Side Dishes Vegetable Side Dishes Cheesy Eggplant Rollatini 5.0 (1) 1 Review Grilling the eggplant for this simple, hearty dish lends both flavor and texture. Make sure the eggplant slices are completely tender before they come off the grill; they won’t soften more in the oven. Slideshow: More Eggplant Recipes By Anna Painter Anna Painter Anna Painter is a trained culinary professional who has been testing, developing, and writing recipes for a decade. She was an associate editor at Food & Wine. Anna has worked on such freelance projects as The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook and Gluten-Free Girl Everyday. She is currently the culinary manager at Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 20, 2023 Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Recipes published by Food & Wine are rigorously tested by the culinary professionals at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios in order to empower home cooks to enjoy being in the kitchen and preparing meals they will love. Our expert culinary team tests and retests each recipe using equipment and ingredients found in home kitchens to ensure that every recipe is delicious and works for cooks at home every single time. Meet the Food & Wine Test Kitchen Rate Print Share Photo: © Abby Hocking Active Time: 50 mins Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Yield: 6 to 8 Ingredients 2 large eggplants (2 1/2 pounds), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing Kosher salt Pepper 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese 1 3/4 cups coarsely grated mozzarella 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons minced parsley 3 tablespoons minced basil, plus more for garnish 2 cups jarred marinara sauce Directions Light a grill or heat a grill pan and lightly oil the grate. Brush the eggplant slices generously with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and grill over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a platter. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta with 1 cup of the mozzarella, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, the eggs, parsley, 3 tablespoons of basil and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Fold the ricotta mixture with a rubber spatula until just combined. Preheat the oven to 400°. Lightly brush a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Spoon 1 cup of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the dish. On a work surface, place 1 slice of grilled eggplant with a short side facing you. Spread 2 1/2 tablespoons of the ricotta filling over the eggplant. Roll up the slice and place it seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining eggplant and filling. Spoon the remaining 1 cup of marinara over the eggplant rolls and sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 cup of mozzarella. Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is beginning to melt. Remove the foil and bake for 12 to 15 minutes longer, until the cheese is lightly browned. Transfer the baking dish to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes. Garnish with the remaining Parmesan, sprinkle with minced basil and serve. Make Ahead The rollatini can be prepared through Step 3 and refrigerated overnight. Let come to room temperature before baking. Rate It Print