Eggplant Roll Ups With Cream Cheese And Spinach Recipes

EGGPLANT ROLL UPS WITH CREAM CHEESE AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Slice eggplant lengthwise into sixteen thin (1/8-inch thick) slices. Place the eggs in a shallow bowl and beat with the water. In another shallow bowl, combine matzo meal, garlic, parsley, oregano and pepper. Dip the eggplant slices in the eggs, coating the entire surface. Press the egg-coated slices into the matzo mixture, coating the entire surface. Heat about 1/8-inch of vegetable oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Fry the coated eggplant slices in batches for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Add more vegetable oil as needed to keep the eggplant slices from sticking to the pan. To make the filling, combine the spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley and egg in a large bowl. Mix to blend the ingredients thoroughly and set aside. Preheat the oven to 375°. Spoon one cup of marinara sauce into an ungreased 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish. Place equal amounts of the filling on the wider end of each eggplant slice. Carefully roll up each slice and place the rolls seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the remaining Marinara sauce on top. Cover the pan and bake for 30 minutes. Tip: if you don't have homemade marinara sauce, you may use one 26-ounce jar marinara sauce.

SPINACH AND EGGPLANT LASAGNA ROLL UPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 dgrees.
• Toss eggplant slices with olive oil garlic 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
• Arrange in single layer on oiled baking sheet.
• Bake until tender, about 12 minutes, tuning once.
• Cook spinach in boiling salted water for 2 minutes.
• Drain in colander.
• When cool enough to handle,squeeze excess water end chop finely.
• Mix together Ricotta cheese, egg yolk, spinach and parmesan, add 1/4 tsp salt and pepper, mix well.
• Cook lasangne noodles as directed on package, until tender.
• Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Spoon two cups tomato sauce into 13 by 9 baking dish.
• lay out lasagne noodles on work surface, spread 1/3 cup filling over each noodle, cover with slice of eggplant.
• Roll up each noodle and arrange seam side down over tomato sauce.
• Brush top of noodles with water, and spoon remaining tomato sauce down middle of each roll.
• Cover tightly with foil.
• Bake in 350 degree oven about 20 minutes.
• Serve with a mixed green salad.

AWESOME EGGPLANT ROLLATINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a shallow mixing bowl combine 3 eggs, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. In a separate, shallow dish or plate, pour the flour.
• Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Dredge eggplant slices in flour, then in egg mixture and fry slices 2 or 3 at a time in hot oil. Place fried slices on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
• In a large bowl combine ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, remaining 1 cup Parmesan, remaining 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 egg, parsley and spinach; mix well.
• Spread about 1/3 of the pasta sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place about 2 tablespoons of spinach mixture in the center of each eggplant slice and roll securely; place in prepared pan. Pour remaining pasta sauce over eggplant rolls and top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI

Steps:

• Dip the eggplant slices in egg, then coat with bread crumbs. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant on each side until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese onto each slice of eggplant. Place a slice of prosciutto onto each one. Roll up tightly, and place seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over the rolls, and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
• While the eggplant rolls are baking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until tender. Drain. Serve eggplant rolls and sauce over pasta.