Name: Spinach, ricotta and eggplant cannelloni
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 large eggplants; 1 cup plain flour; 3 eggs, beaten; 3 Tbsp vegetable oil; 500g fresh ricotta; 150g frozen spinach, thawed; Pinch ground nutmeg; Extra 1 egg, lightly beaten; 50g parmesan, finely grated; ½ cup basil leaves, finely chopped; Pinch dried chilli flakes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season; 750g jar good-quality tomato-based pasta sauce; 100g whole mozzarella, sliced; Extra 20g parmesan, grated

Spinach, ricotta and eggplant cannelloni

For a healthy version of cannelloni, use grilled eggplant instead of dipping in flour and frying with oil.

Serves 6

Prep

20M

Cook

Total

1H 20M

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Ingredients

3 large eggplants

1 cup plain flour

3 eggs, beaten

3 Tbsp vegetable oil

500g fresh ricotta

150g frozen spinach, thawed

Pinch ground nutmeg

Extra 1 egg, lightly beaten

50g parmesan, finely grated

½ cup basil leaves, finely chopped

Pinch dried chilli flakes

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season

750g jar good-quality tomato-based pasta sauce

100g whole mozzarella, sliced

Extra 20g parmesan, grated

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C and line a large plate with paper towel. Cut eggplant lengthways into eighteen 5mm-thick slices.

Dust 1 slice in flour, then dip in egg, shake off excess and coat in flour. Set aside on a plate. Repeat with remaining eggplant, flour and egg.

Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Cook eggplant, in batches, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Transfer to prepared plate to drain.

Put ricotta, spinach, nutmeg, extra egg, parmesan, basil and chilli in a large bowl. Stir to combine and season.

Put eggplant on a flat surface. Spoon ¼ cup of the ricotta mixture along 1 short end of each piece. Roll up to enclose filling.

Spoon ½ the pasta sauce into a large ovenproof ceramic dish. Arrange eggplant rolls in dish, seam-side down, in a single layer. Top with remaining sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Scatter over cheeses. Cook, uncovered, for a further 15 minutes or until cheese is golden and filling is hot. Serve.

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