Eggplant Rollatini – Low Carb
Tender eggplant slices, filled with a creamy, cheesy mixture, rolled, and baked to perfection in a rich tomato sauce. No breading, no frying—just pure, wholesome flavors. Perfect for family dinners or when you're craving something comforting yet healthy.
Who says Italian food can't be low-carb? This dish proves otherwise! Traditional and naturally low-carb / keto friendly, eggplant rollatini is a delightful reminder that delicious Italian cuisine doesn't need pasta or breading. Buon appetito!
PREP TIME
20 minutes
COOK TIME
40 minutes
INGREDIENTS
11
Serves: 5
Ingredients
- 2 whole2 whole2 whole Eggplant, sliced thinly
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Ricotta
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 111 Egg
- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Parsley, Flat Leaf, chopped
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Basil, Fresh
- 2.5 cups2.5 cups2.5 cups Marinara Sauce, homemade or store bought
- 0.75 cup0.75 cup0.75 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Slice the eggplants lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Sprinkle both sides with salt and let them sweat on paper towels for about 10 minutes. Pat dry.
- Lightly oil a baking pan, lay out the eggplant slices, and bake for 5-10 minutes until softened. Let cool.
- Mix the ricotta, 1/4 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the filling.
- Spread a layer of tomato sauce in a baking dish. Place a spoonful of filling on each eggplant slice, roll it up, and arrange in the dish.
- Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Coconut Free Entrées Gluten Free Grain Free Keto Nut Free Other Pescetarian Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 315 |
| Fat: | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 17 g |
| Protein: | 19 g |
| Cholesterol: | 49 g |
| Sodium: | 784 mg |
| Fiber: | 3 g |
| Sugars: | 1 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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These look incredible 🙂