Eggplant Rollups Recipe
"Looking for a lower-carb alternative to lasagna? Try these delicious Eggplant Rollups filled with herbed ricotta and baked in your favorite marinara sauce. The eggplant is sliced into strips that are salted well to draw out excess moisture. Then the strips are baked until tender and noodle-like and rolled into tasty little cheese-filled bundles. Best of all, this hearty dish only requires five ingredients plus a few everyday pantry items to make. Serve Eggplant Rollups as a meatless main dish with a simple green salad or steamed broccoli, or along grilled fish or chicken as an extra-special side dish. The whole family will love this tasty and healthy pasta-free dish...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 eggplants, cut lengthwise into 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
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6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 (10-oz.) container whole-milk ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped, plus more basil for serving
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3/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 1/4 cups marinara sauce
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1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shaved (about 1/2 cup)
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