Cheesy Eggplant Roll-Ups

• eggplant2
• ricotta cheese1 lb
• shredded mozzarella cheese3½ oz
• shredded parmesan cheese2 oz
• fresh basil¼ oz
• egg1
• salt0
• pepper0
• marinara sauce9¼ oz

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC).

2. 2

   Slice the ends the eggplants and slice them into ¼ -inch (½ cm) slices and lay them out on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.

3. 3

   Season with a pinch of salt on both sides of the eggplant slices and let them sweat for 20 minutes, then dry them with a paper towel.

4. 4

   Once dried; add a pinch of pepper.

5. 5

   Bake for 20 minutes, or until soft.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, in a medium-size bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, basil, and egg.

7. 7

   Remove eggplant slices from the oven and turn oven to 400ºF (200ºC).

8. 8

   Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto eggplant slice then roll it up, repeating for all slices.

9. 9

   In a 11x17-inch (28 x 43cm) baking sheet, pour ½ of the marinara sauce, then add all the roll-ups seam down.

10. 10

    Pour remaining ½ of marinara sauce, and top with basil and parmesan.

11. 11

    Bake for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

12. 12

    Enjoy!