@vessys_gourmet_kitchen: Eggplant Rollatini- creamy and zesty, they simply melt in your mouth Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant 1 cup marinara sauce, I like @raoshomemade 1/4 cup olive oil for brushing 1.5 cup ricotta, I like @belgioiosocheese The zest of one lemon 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup pesto to top off Parmigiano Regiano to top off Garlic crostini for serving- optional Method: 1. Wash and slice eggplant, salt on both sides and place on paper towels to get excess moisture out while preparing the ricotta filling; 2. To make the ricotta filling- mix ricotta, garlic and lemon zest; 3. Brush eggplant slices generously with olive oil and pan sear until golden on both sides; 4. Add ricotta mixture to your eggplant slices and roll them up and arrange over the marinara sauce; drizzle olive oil and grate some Parmigiano Regiano; 5. Bake at 400 F for about 20 mins; 6. Finish with Basil Pesto and grated Parmigiano Regiano and enjoy! #eggplantrollatini #eggplantrolls #eggplantrecipes #appetizerideas #ricottacheese #crostini #recipehsare #healthyrecipes