Eggplant and pasta rolls

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°C. cut the eggplants lengthways into about 32 thin slices. spray 2 baking trays with oil. Line with non-stick baking paper. place half the eggplant on the prepared trays. spray with oil. Bake, turning once, for 10-15 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining eggplant.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a saucepan of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly. Combine the pasta, ricotta, basil, egg and half the parmesan in a bowl. Season with pepper.

Step 3

Spread 80ml (1/3 cup) of passata over the base of a 30 x 20cm (base measurement) baking dish. Place 1 tablespoon of the pasta mixture on 1 eggplant slice. Roll up to enclose the filling. Place, seam-side down, in the dish. Repeat with remaining eggplant and pasta mixture. Pour the remaining passata over the rolls. sprinkle with the mozzarella, pine nuts and the remaining parmesan.

Step 4

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden and the mozzarella melts. Serve with the bread and salad.