Eggplant Rollantini

Eggplant Rollantini..
I will NOT be giving away all my secrets for this one! But here are the basics of what I do! ENJOY!
*If you do not like prosciutto, you can also use a meatball for the filling or leave the meat out completely.
What you will need:
1 Eggplant- sliced thin (I prefer the skin on, most people will peel it)
Makes about 10 slices
3 Eggs beaten with 2 Tbs of water seasoned with Salt and Pepper
5 cups seasoned bread crumbs

2 Cups vegetable oil for frying.

Filling:
3 Cups Ricotta Cheese
2 Eggs
1 Cup grated parmesan cheese
1 Cup grated mozzarella cheese
3 TBS chopped parsley
Salt & Pepper
10 slices of Prosciutto
10 slices of mozzarella cheese

In a large skillet, heat the oil to 350 degrees.
Preheat oven to 350
Dip a slice of the eggplant into the egg and water mixture, then directly into the breadcrumbs. Repeat with each slice to have a double coating of breadcrumbs.
Place each slice into the hot oil and allow to fry for about 3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Be careful to watch the temperature of your oil, the breadcrumbs will burn quickly if it is too hot.


Once all the pieces are fried, let them rest and cool before you begin to fill.

In a bowl combine, ricotta, eggs, grated cheeses, parsley and salt and pepper.
Lay each piece of eggplant out on a cutting board, on one side of the eggplant place 1 slice of prosciutto and top it with 2 tbs of ricotta mixture.
Add 1 slice of Mozzarella cheese and roll the eggplant slice.


Place the slice into a baking dish that has a small amount of pasta sauce on the bottom. Be sure NOT to soak the eggplant in pasta sauce, this will cause the breading to become gummy.


Once all the pieces are in the baking dish, bake eggplant roll ups at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
Allow the eggplant to rest for about 15 minutes to let the ricotta and egg mixture to set back up.

About 20 minutes before serving, top the eggplant with pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese. Place back into the oven at 325 for about 15 minutes to warm through.
Serve!