Eggplant Rollatini

lunchman · Jul 1, 2020

I've posted this before but it's always worth another look. From Chef Pasquale/Orsara Recipes though Chef makes his in the oven.

Start off with a pot of Tomato Sauce simmering on the stove early in the afternoon -

Eggplant of course -

Mix together the filling of Ricotta, Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, one Egg, Fresh Basil from the garden and S&P -

Take some of the Eggplant outer layer off, slice the eggplant lengthwise into rather thick slices, drizzle with EVOO, sprinkle with S&P and out onto the grill they go -

Nicely charred and perfect texture after about 10 minutes -

Set the Golden's up with the double tier of racks so the baking dish will be high in the dome. Baking temp was about 325F, indirect with the searing plate in place -

Let the eggplant cool a bit. Spread the filling on one end and roll the eggplant slices -

All set for the grill. We'll add a layer of Mozzarella near the end of the cook in about a half hour -

Resting -

Dinner is served -

Easy to make and incredibly good! The only thing missing would be a loaf of Italian bread. Next time.

Thanks for checking in on this post and today's dinner!

Regards,
-lunchman

BGEChicago · Jul 1, 2020

Dom,

As usual this looks fantastic. Thanks for posting, we have some friends coming over for the 4th and they are one of those "vegetarian" type folks... I guess I know what they will be eating :-D

Thanks,
Greg

lunchman · Jul 1, 2020

BGEChicago said:
Dom,

As usual this looks fantastic. Thanks for posting, we have some friends coming over for the 4th and they are one of those "vegetarian" type folks... I guess I know what they will be eating :-D

Thanks,
Greg

Greg, a dish like this would be ideal for them. They won't be able to resist.

scp · Jul 1, 2020

Looks delish...I do a similiar thing with Zucchini. Thanks for the reminder.

Stingerhook · Jul 1, 2020

You can serve me a meal anytime Dom.

4ever3 · Jul 1, 2020

That’s beautiful Dom!!!

tom b · Jul 1, 2020

Most excellent!

ModelMaker · Jul 2, 2020

I don't know man, your getting pretty close to Jeanie level there.
Ed

creek bottom · Jul 2, 2020

That looks fantastic!!!

Big George's BBQ · Jul 2, 2020

YUM I would be all over that

16Adams · Jul 2, 2020

Amen

** have y’all read the health benefits of eggplant? Good stuff

Shadowdog500 · Jul 2, 2020

Looks delicious!

Have you ever tried a bit of fresh parsley mixed with the cheeses?
I put some parsley in my ravioli and really like the flavor

Shiz-Nit · Jul 2, 2020

TravelingJ · Jul 2, 2020

Is there a way to reheat eggplant? That looks like it makes more than we could eat at once, and I've never had eggplant maintain texture when served as leftovers.

halfcocked · Jul 2, 2020

Mouth watering. Must try.

lunchman · Jul 2, 2020

ModelMaker said:
I don't know man, your getting pretty close to Jeanie level there.
Ed

Thanks, but I dunno about being anywhere near Jeanie level. Cowgirl's cooks and pics are stratospheric.

lunchman · Jul 2, 2020

Shadowdog500 said:
Looks delicious!

Have you ever tried a bit of fresh parsley mixed with the cheeses?
I put some parsley in my ravioli and really like the flavor

The recipe does call for it, but all I had was dry. Decided our basil plants needed some leaves removed and went with it as a substitute. Next up: pesto.

The dry was ok the last time I made this and i agree that fresh parsley would be much better.

AussieMatt · Jul 2, 2020

Maaaate...

Robert · Jul 3, 2020

BGEChicago said:
Dom,

As usual this looks fantastic. Thanks for posting, we have some friends coming over for the 4th and they are one of those "vegetarian" type folks... I guess I know what they will be eating :-D

Thanks,
Greg

Dom,

Great looking dish. Greg,(don't know how to do double quotes) I'm sure that if you wanted to kick this up for the non-veg folks, you could add Italian sausage and it would be a really good dish.

Robert

lunchman · Jul 3, 2020

TravelingJ said:
Is there a way to reheat eggplant? That looks like it makes more than we could eat at once, and I've never had eggplant maintain texture when served as leftovers.

We finished the rest off last night, they reheated nicely in the microwave. They don't look as pretty but the taste is just as good and the texture doesn't change much.

The Mrs requested I make these again this weekend for a 4th of July appetizer. On the menu.

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