Eggplant Rollatini

At the store I told Maxim to pick out a vegetable to use soon. He chose eggplant. It sat in the refrigerator for a week or so, waiting for us to come up with a good recipe. Stacy found this one and we made it for lunch one day. I was pleasantly surprised. I'd make this again for sure. --Mark

Ingredients:

1 eggplant, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices

1 egg, beaten
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 T olive oil
1 cup ricotta cheese
10 slices prosciutto
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta

Instructions:

Dip the eggplant slices in egg, then coat with bread crumbs. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant on each side until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese onto each slice of eggplant. Place a slice of prosciutto onto each one. Roll up tightly, and place seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over the rolls, and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Notes:

Add spinach to the ricotta

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