Italian Eggplant Recipes Melanzane

Eggplant Rolatini
1 large eggplant
8 oz.  mozzarella
1 jar Sun dried Tomato Pate
1 bunch basil

Balsamic Vinegar

Sicilian Olive Oil
Slice the eggplant lengthwise & brush with the olive oil. Lightly grill using an indoor grill or grill pan. Set aside and let cool.

Cut the mozzarella into thick strips. To assemble lay one piece of eggplant out on the counter. At one end place a piece of cheese a basil leaf and 1 tablespoons of tomato pate and roll up the eggplant and set aside. Repeat till all pieces are done.
To heat: place on a cookie sheet in the oven at 350 degrees for 3 to 5 min or until the cheese starts melting. Place on a platter and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and Sicilian EVOO.

   
Eggplant Parmesan
1 large eggplant
1 cup bread crumbs
1cup flour
2 eggs cracked and scrambled
1/4 cup Sicilian Olive Oil

Peel eggplant and cut in to 1/8inch discs and set aside. Place flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in separate containers. Make sure the containers are large enough to hold the eggplant and to work out of.
 Start by placing a few pieces of eggplant in the flour make sure they are fully coated. After they are well dusted, submerse them in the eggs then in to the breadcrumbs.