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Savory Eggplant Roll-Ups with Creamy Ricotta and Spinach

A delicious and elegant meal featuring rolled eggplant filled with creamy ricotta and spinach, topped with marinara and cheese.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Eggplant & Filling
  • 2 large large eggplants Sliced lengthwise
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese Creamy goodness
  • 1 cup fresh spinach Fresh and sautéed
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For topping
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese For topping
  • 1 large egg To bind the filling
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to drizzle Olive oil For drizzling
Sauce
  • 1 cup marinara sauce Store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Prep the Eggplants
  1. Slice eggplants lengthwise into thin strips and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for about 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
  2. Rinse the eggplant slices under cold water to remove the salt and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Get Your Filling Ready
  1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  2. In a bowl, combine sautéed spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well-blended.
Assemble the Roll-Ups
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Spoon some filling onto one end of each eggplant slice and roll them up seam-side down in a baking dish.
  3. Pour marinara sauce over the roll-ups and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Bake to Perfection
  1. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Let the roll-ups sit for a few minutes before serving hot, optionally with extra Parmesan.

Notes

Great alternatives include zucchini or bell peppers as substitutes for eggplant. You can prep these roll-ups ahead of time and bake them when ready.