Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 tbsp

olive oil

4 unit

shallots

sliced

4 unit

garlic

24 ounce

roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce

0.5 cup

orange juice

2 unit

eggplants

cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices

1 unit

nonstick cooking spray

4 ounce

ricotta cheese

4 unit

black olives

minced

1 tsp

capers

chopped

1 tbsp

fresh parsley

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Sauté sliced shallots and garlic until softened, about 1 minute.

Step 3
~3 min

Reduce heat and cook until golden, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 4
~3 min

Add tomato sauce and orange juice to the skillet, bring to a boil.

Step 5
~3 min

Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Pour the sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~3 min

Coat eggplant slices with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 8
~3 min

Broil eggplant slices on a baking sheet until golden on both sides, around 15 minutes.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~3 min

Preheat oven to 400F (200C).

Step 10
~3 min

In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, minced black olives, chopped capers, and chopped fresh parsley.

Step 11
~3 min

Place 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture at the end of each eggplant slice.

Step 12
~3 min

Roll up the eggplant slice, creating a cannelloni.

Step 13
~3 min

Lay each eggplant cannelloni seam side down in the baking dish with the sauce.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 14
~3 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a layer of mozzarella cheese on top before baking for extra flavor.

Use different types of cheese for the filling.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caesar salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

A variation of classic Italian cannelloni, adapted for vegetarian diets.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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