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Eggplant Rollatini (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 medium-sized eggplants (about 4 lb total)
sea salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
32 oz ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
8 tbsp grated parmesan
3 tbsp toasted pine nuts
20 basil leaves , chiffonade
2 cups fresh tomato sauce , recipe follows
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (32 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 dried bay leaves
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp unsalted butter , optional

Directions:

Preheat the grill and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Place a rack over a large baking sheet. Cut the eggplants lengthwise, into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange eggplants onto rack. Sprinkle with sea salt to help remove excess moisture and any bitterness from the eggplants. Set aside for about 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse off the salt from the eggplants and pat dry. Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and place on a hot grill until lightly browned on each side and tender, about 4 minutes per side. If you do not have an outdoor grill, you can use a grill pan. Brush or spray vegetable oil evenly over the grill pan.
In a large bowl, mix the ricotta and egg. Add mozzarella, 3 tablespoons of Parmesan and toasted pine nuts and gently combine. Fold in basil just to combine. Do not over mix.
Place a tablespoon of the cheese mixture on 1 end of the eggplant and roll up tightly. Place the eggplant rollatini onto a greased 13 by 9-inch baking dish, seam side down. Continue with remaining eggplant. Evenly distribute the tomato sauce on top of the eggplant rollatini. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 5 tablespoons of Parmesan and bake for 15 minutes. When cooked, drizzle the top with extra-virgin olive oil.
Simple Tomato Sauce:
In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5-10 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5-10 minutes. Add tomatoes and bay leaves and simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1-2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to six months.
Yield: 6 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	864.33 Kcal (3619 kJ)
Calories from fat	659.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	73.26g	113%
Cholesterol	167.03mg	56%
Sodium	1652.16mg	69%
Potassium	588.19mg	13%
Total Carbs	26.71g	9%
Sugars	9.79g	39%
Dietary Fiber	2.94g	12%
Protein	26.45g	53%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	523.4mg	52%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	239.69 Kcal (1004 kJ)
Calories from fat	182.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.32g	113%
Cholesterol	46.32mg	56%
Sodium	458.16mg	69%
Potassium	163.11mg	13%
Total Carbs	7.41g	9%
Sugars	2.72g	39%
Dietary Fiber	0.82g	12%
Protein	7.33g	53%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	0.5mg	9%
Calcium	145.1mg	52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
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