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Kay's Savory Eggplant Rolls 🍆🍝

Dive into this mouthwatering recipe for eggplant rolls that are sure to tantalize your taste buds! Combining hearty ground beef with creamy ricotta and melty mozzarella, these rolls are an excellent option for a family dinner or a cozy gathering with friends. If you’re a fan of Italian-inspired dishes, this one’s for you! Pair them with a crisp salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. 🥗🍞

Ingredients

For the filling

For the eggplant

Optional topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat, then stir the beef into the spaghetti sauce. Set aside.

    🔥 Tip: For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic and Italian herbs to the beef while cooking!

  2. Slice and Sauté Eggplant: Peel the eggplant and slice it into six long slices (about ¼ inch thick). In a pan, sauté the eggplant slices with margarine until soft, being careful not to let them brown (about 2-3 minutes each side).

    🌱 Note: Eggplant can soak up oil. If you like, sprinkle with a little salt while cooking to help draw out moisture.

  3. Assemble the Rolls: In a 2-quart baking dish, spoon a thin layer of spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom.

  4. Fill the Eggplant: On each eggplant slice, spoon some of the beef sauce mixture, followed by a dollop of ricotta, and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Roll the eggplant slice up and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat for all slices.

  5. Add Final Touches: Once all rolls are in the dish, cover them with the remaining spaghetti sauce, followed by additional ricotta and mozzarella on top.

    🧀 Cheesy Twist: Feel free to add more cheese if you love it extra cheesy!

  6. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

  7. Garnish and Serve: If desired, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top before serving for an extra layer of flavor. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.

    🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with a garnish of fresh basil for an aromatic touch that enhances the dish's presentation!

Variations

Enjoy these delectable eggplant rolls as a comforting meal that's perfect for any day of the week! Bon appétit! 🍽️

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ocr Here's the text from the image: **EGG PLANT ROLLS** - 1 lb. ground beef - 1 qt. spaghetti sauce - ½ pint ricotta - 2 cups shredded mozzarella - 1 small egg plant - 2 tbls. margarine **Instructions:** Brown, crumble and drain beef. Stir into sauce and set aside. Peel eggplant and slice into six long slices. Sauté until soft, not brown. Spoon a thin layer of sauce to cover the bottom of a 2-qt. baking dish. Spoon sauce into center of each eggplant slice. Spoon on ricotta, then mozzarella. Roll eggplant and place on sauce in dish. Cover with remaining sauce, then ricotta, then mozzarella. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. I prefer to cook 6 lasagna noodles; wrap around the eggplant rolls filled with sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella. Place in the baking dish following above instructions. Can sprinkle parmesan cheese over top of casserole. Kay Leffler 186
llm # Kay's Savory Eggplant Rolls 🍆🍝 Dive into this mouthwatering recipe for eggplant rolls that are sure to tantalize your taste buds! Combining hearty ground beef with creamy ricotta and melty mozzarella, these rolls are an excellent option for a family dinner or a cozy gathering with friends. If you’re a fan of Italian-inspired dishes, this one’s for you! Pair them with a crisp salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. 🥗🍞 ## Ingredients ### For the filling - 1 lb ground beef - 1 qt spaghetti sauce (store-bought or homemade) - ½ pint ricotta cheese - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ### For the eggplant - 1 small eggplant - 2 tbsp margarine (or olive oil for a healthier option) ### Optional topping - Grated parmesan cheese for garnish ## Instructions 1. **Prepare the Beef**: In a skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat, then stir the beef into the spaghetti sauce. Set aside. > 🔥 **Tip**: For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic and Italian herbs to the beef while cooking! 2. **Slice and Sauté Eggplant**: Peel the eggplant and slice it into six long slices (about ¼ inch thick). In a pan, sauté the eggplant slices with margarine until soft, being careful not to let them brown (about 2-3 minutes each side). > 🌱 **Note**: Eggplant can soak up oil. If you like, sprinkle with a little salt while cooking to help draw out moisture. 3. **Assemble the Rolls**: In a 2-quart baking dish, spoon a thin layer of spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. 4. **Fill the Eggplant**: On each eggplant slice, spoon some of the beef sauce mixture, followed by a dollop of ricotta, and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Roll the eggplant slice up and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat for all slices. 5. **Add Final Touches**: Once all rolls are in the dish, cover them with the remaining spaghetti sauce, followed by additional ricotta and mozzarella on top. > 🧀 **Cheesy Twist**: Feel free to add more cheese if you love it extra cheesy! 6. **Bake**: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden. 7. **Garnish and Serve**: If desired, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top before serving for an extra layer of flavor. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. > 🍽️ **Serving suggestion**: Serve warm with a garnish of fresh basil for an aromatic touch that enhances the dish's presentation! ## Variations - **Vegetarian Option**: Substitute ground beef with sautéed mushrooms or lentils for a hearty filling. - **Gluten-Free**: Use gluten-free spaghetti sauce and serve with zucchini noodles instead of eggplant for a noodle-less version! - **Spicy Kick**: Add red pepper flakes to the beef mixture for a spicy twist! Enjoy these delectable eggplant rolls as a comforting meal that's perfect for any day of the week! Bon appétit! 🍽️
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