MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Eggplant Rollatini Categories: Vegetables, Herbs, Chilies, Cheese Yield: 5 servings 1 lg Eggplant 1 tb Salt MMMMM---------------------------SAUCE-------------------------------- 1 sm Onion, chopped 1/4 c Olive oil 2 cl Garlic; minced 15 oz Can tomato sauce 14 1/2 oz Can diced tomatoes 1/2 c Chicken broth 1/4 c Tomato paste 2 tb Minced fresh parsley 2 ts Sugar 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Dried basil 1/4 ts Pepper 1/8 ts Crushed red pepper flakes MMMMM--------------------------FILLING------------------------------- 15 oz Ricotta cheese 1 c Shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 c Minced fresh parsley 1 lg Egg; lightly beaten 1/8 ts Pepper MMMMM--------------------------COATING------------------------------- 3 lg Eggs; lightly beaten 1 c Seasoned bread crumbs 1 c Grated Parmesan cheese; - divided 2 cl Garlic; minced 2 tb Minced fresh parsley Salt & pepper Oil for frying Peel and slice eggplant lengthwise into fifteen 1/8" slices. Place in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 30 minutes. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, stirring occasionally, 20-25 minutes. Rinse and drain eggplant. In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients; set aside. Place eggs in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Dip eggplant in eggs, then bread crumb mixture. In an electric skillet or deep skillet, heat 1/2" of oil to 375°F/190°C. Fry eggplant in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Set oven @ 375°F/190°C. Spoon 1 cup sauce into an ungreased 13" X 9" baking dish. Spread 2 rounded tablespoons filling over each eggplant slice. Carefully roll up and place seam side down in baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over roll-ups. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Recipe by Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM