Chef Robert Khoury

Eggplant Rollatini

Season thin slices of eggplant then grill or pan fry. Fresh tomato, ricotta cheese, basil puree, ground beef with onions and garlic are rolled and baked in tomato sauce.

1&1/2 lb. eggplant,
1 c. whole milk ricotta cheese,
5 T. basil puree,
1/3 c. panco bread crumbs soaked in 1&1/2 c. heavy cream,
2 oz. onions,
1/2 lb. ground meat (any),
1/3 c. grated cheese for filling,
2 garlic cloves.