Eggplant Involtini (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Eggplant Involtini (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Heat 1/3 cup of the oil in a 12-inch skillet until very hot and fry the eggplant slices, 2 or 3 at a time, until soft and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain as you repeat with the remaining slices, adding more oil as necessary. You will likely need 1/3 cup of oil for each batch of eggplant.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella, the egg and yolk, scallion, marjoram, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Working with 1 eggplant slice at a time, lay the slice flat, with the trimmed stem end closest to you. Place a heaping tablespoon of the ricotta mixture on the end of the slice, then roll the eggplant up to form a tight roll. Place on a plate while you prepare the remaining slices.
  4. Add the tomato sauce to the bottom of a 10 by 15-inch baking dish, spreading to cover the bottom of the dish evenly. Place the eggplant rolls in the dish, seam side down, and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
  5. Bake, uncovered, until the cheese filling begins to melt and ooze out of the rolls and the tomato sauce is bubbly and hot, and the Parmesan is lightly golden on top, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, garnish with the basil, and serve immediately.
  6. Basic Red Sauce:
  7. In a medium pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, salt, basil, oregano, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, and sugar and stir well. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until thickened and fragrant, 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Remove from the heat and keep warm until ready to use.
  9. Yield: 3 cups
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1122.21 Kcal (4698 kJ)
Calories from fat 904.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 100.47g 155%
Cholesterol 80.9mg 27%
Sodium 1839.08mg 77%
Potassium 1778.97mg 38%
Total Carbs 42.81g 14%
Sugars 23.43g 94%
Dietary Fiber 11g 44%
Protein 24.98g 50%
Vitamin C 58.7mg 98%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 544.8mg 54%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 153.5 Kcal (643 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.74g 155%
Cholesterol 11.07mg 27%
Sodium 251.55mg 77%
Potassium 243.33mg 38%
Total Carbs 5.86g 14%
Sugars 3.2g 94%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 44%
Protein 3.42g 50%
Vitamin C 8mg 98%
Iron 0.3mg 14%
Calcium 74.5mg 54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 30
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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