Eggplant Involtini
"Eggplant involtini recipes are often just eggplant Parmesan in a more complicated form: fried eggplant, milky cheese filling, and lots of sauce, with a blanket of mozzarella. We wanted a lighter, more summery dish that focused on the eggplant. Baking the eggplant instead of frying it allows us… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 large eggplants (1 1/2 pounds each), peeled
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6 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Kosher salt and pepper
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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Pinch red pepper flakes
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1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained with juice reserved, chopped coarse
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1 slice hearty white sandwich bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
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8 ounces (1 cup) whole-milk ricotta cheese
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1 1/2 ounces grated Pecorino Romano cheese (3/4 cup)
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1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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