Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Baked Eggplant Slices Recipe with Ricotta Cheese. This versatile dish highlights the rich, smoky essence of roasted eggplant paired with creamy ricotta and tangy marinara sauce. Ideal as a light main course or an impressive appetizer, this recipe is perfect for any gathering. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can serve up a healthy and satisfying dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice eggplants into 1/2-inch rounds and arrange on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper; toss gently.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through until tender and lightly browned.
- While baking, combine ricotta, Parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Once the eggplant slices are done, spread marinara sauce on each slice and top with the ricotta mixture followed by shredded mozzarella.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg