Gluten Free Eggplant Rollatini with Marinara

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time45 min

Gluten Free Eggplant Rollatini with Marinara

Tender roasted eggplant slices stand in for pasta here, rolled around a creamy filling of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan brightened with garlic and fresh spinach. Everything bakes under a rich, garlicky marinara built from crushed tomatoes and oregano, then gets blanketed in more melted cheese until bubbling and golden at the edges. It's a comforting, low-carb spin on a classic Italian bake, with all the layered flavor of traditional rollatini in every bite. The eggplant does the heavy lifting texturally, giving you that satisfying roll-and-bite experience without any pasta sheets involved. A scatter of fresh basil and extra Parmesan at the end finishes it off beautifully. This one's a solid pick for a gluten free dinner rotation, especially when you want something that still feels indulgent and Italian-restaurant-worthy.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the eggplant

2 large eggplants (about 2 lb total), sliced lengthwise ¼-inch thick
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3 tbsp olive oil, divided
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the filling

2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg
2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
¼ tsp salt

For the marinara

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For serving

¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on two large baking sheets. Brush both sides with 3 tbsp olive oil and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2
Roast the eggplant for 18–22 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the slices are tender, pliable, and lightly golden on both sides. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes — they need to be flexible enough to roll without cracking.

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