Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr

Baked Eggplant Rolls with Ham

Ingredients

 2 Eggplants, cut into thin slices lengthways
 2 tbsp Olive oil
 500 g Spinach
 250 g Ricotta tub
 ¾ tsp Nutmeg
 350 g Tomato sauce jar
 4 tbsp Breadcrumbs
 4 tbsp Parmesan

Method

1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the eggplant slices, ensuring they are evenly coated. Arrange the slices in a single layer on a large baking tray. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through, until they are tender and lightly browned.

2

While the eggplant is baking, prepare the spinach. Place it in a colander and pour boiling water over the leaves to wilt them. Let the spinach cool slightly, then squeeze out any excess moisture using your hands or a clean kitchen towel until it feels dry. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained spinach with 250g of ricotta cheese, a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, and season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything until well combined.

3

Once the eggplant slices are baked, take one slice and place a piece of D'Orsogna Natural Ham on top. Spoon a generous amount of the cheesy spinach mixture into the centre of the eggplant slice. Carefully fold the eggplant over the filling to form a parcel, ensuring the seam is facing down to prevent it from opening while baking. Place the parcels into an ovenproof dish.

4

Pour a small amount of tomato sauce over the eggplant parcels, ensuring they are well covered. Sprinkle a handful of breadcrumbs and grated cheese (such as Parmesan or mozzarella) on top of each parcel for a crispy, golden finish.

5

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the parcels are heated through.

6

Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and serve the parcels hot. Enjoy this delicious combination of eggplant, ricotta, spinach, and D'Orsogna Natural Ham!

Ingredients

 2 Eggplants, cut into thin slices lengthways
 2 tbsp Olive oil
 500 g Spinach
 250 g Ricotta tub
 ¾ tsp Nutmeg
 350 g Tomato sauce jar
 4 tbsp Breadcrumbs
 4 tbsp Parmesan

Directions

1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the eggplant slices, ensuring they are evenly coated. Arrange the slices in a single layer on a large baking tray. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through, until they are tender and lightly browned.

2

While the eggplant is baking, prepare the spinach. Place it in a colander and pour boiling water over the leaves to wilt them. Let the spinach cool slightly, then squeeze out any excess moisture using your hands or a clean kitchen towel until it feels dry. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained spinach with 250g of ricotta cheese, a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, and season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything until well combined.

3

Once the eggplant slices are baked, take one slice and place a piece of D'Orsogna Natural Ham on top. Spoon a generous amount of the cheesy spinach mixture into the centre of the eggplant slice. Carefully fold the eggplant over the filling to form a parcel, ensuring the seam is facing down to prevent it from opening while baking. Place the parcels into an ovenproof dish.

4

Pour a small amount of tomato sauce over the eggplant parcels, ensuring they are well covered. Sprinkle a handful of breadcrumbs and grated cheese (such as Parmesan or mozzarella) on top of each parcel for a crispy, golden finish.

5

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the parcels are heated through.

6

Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and serve the parcels hot. Enjoy this delicious combination of eggplant, ricotta, spinach, and D'Orsogna Natural Ham!

Baked Eggplant Rolls with Ham