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Eggplant Rollatini
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Italian American Night Overall User Rating: 
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Best eggplant dish I've had in a long time
07/09/2008 at 10:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was rich and flavorful and will leave you wanting more. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because it was an overly time consuming recipe. By the time you salt the eggplant, grill it, and let it cool so you can spread on the filling and roll it up, you're looking at close to 2 hours of work. The combination of pine nuts, basil, and ricotta was perfect. The only change I made was to add a little mascarpone to make it creamier. Oh, I also used Paul Newman's jarred tomato sauce. I served this to 2 of my friends and they both loved it so much they asked to take some leftovers home with them. This is also a relatively guilt-free dish in terms of calories. I'll definitely make this again.
Great!
10/31/2007 at 10:36pm
User: Gina Marie from Chester, NY User Rating:
This was a great recipe although it made more than double the amount of filling that I needed. I suppose you could use it for manicotti or something, but it just seemed impractical to make so much filling. It did taste great though, my family was...enamored (although, they don't exactly have the highest of standards!!)
Try it you'll like it! Great low carb meal!
10/29/2007 at 09:00pm
User: Paula from Port ST Joe, FL User Rating:
I needed to use up some italian sausage that I had on hand, so I made a meat sauce. It was fabulous. Other than the sauce, the only change I made was to add salt and pepper to the ricotta mixture. Ricotta is very bland and I did not think that the amount of parmesan would be sufficient. The eggplant was challenging to get into uniform slices, and the ones I messed up I put into the bottom of the casserole. I did not have a problem rolling them. After grilling them on my nonstick griddle and letting them cool, they were very pliable and held the filling nicely. The other change I made was to cover the dish for the first 15 minutes of baking time. Then I uncovered it, put some additional mozzerella and parmesan on top for another 10 minutes of baking. Be sure to let it rest a few minutes before serving. My only regret - not enough left over!! I halved the recipe. PS. I have been cooking Italian food all my life and so I know what the good stuff tastes like.
loved it!
09/25/2007 at 12:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
since i didn't have any ricota cheese, i used feta instead. it still turned out yummy. my husband loved it.
eggplant rollatini
07/31/2007 at 01:15am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great recipe - next time i will grill all the eggplant at once on the bbq to save time and give it a little more flavor.
Simply delicious!
07/21/2007 at 12:04am
User: neener from brooklyn, NY User Rating:
Coming from a family of tough food critics...I have to say that this dish was a huge hit this evening in my household! Everyone from my husband to my grandfather (getting a compliment from him is like getting one from chef Ramsey) agreed that this was absolutely delicious!!
Eggplant Rollatini - so good!
07/20/2007 at 01:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was easy and sooooo delicious. I loved the pine nuts - nice kick!
delicious
06/22/2007 at 05:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i love this recipe
delicious!
06/20/2007 at 02:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was really easy and so delicious! A great way to enjoy eggplant with the flavors of eggplant parm without all of the oil and breading. Instead of cooking the eggplant in oil first, I broiled them (about 5 minutes on each side, checking frequently) and they turned out great!
Too much filling...
01/28/2007 at 11:25pm
User: Joanne from Evergreen, CO User Rating:
I made this as a side dish for a dinner party, and everyone loved it. Time consuming to make, but impressive looking and tasting. However, there must be a typo on the amount of ricotta. I doubled the recipe since I was making this for 14, and I ended up with 3x more filling than I needed. I have no idea what I'm going to do with all I have left over. I'd say a 16 oz container would be plenty for a single batch.
Cooking made easy
11/22/2006 at 03:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I LOVE TO COOK LIKE THIS.
Great Recipe
11/03/2006 at 11:58am
User: D from aloha, OR User Rating:
Not to mention the simplicity of the recipe, which do not take that wrong, it takes a long time to make such a great recipe simpler that its previous versions. Great taste, time efficient and authentic, Loved it.
Really delicious
10/13/2006 at 09:00pm
User: MOLLY from Hartland, WI User Rating:
I think this is really delicious...no to filling but really hearty. I made a half recipe and the only problem is the filling is really after 15 min. in the oven. Baked it another 10 min. and it helped the filling set up. I'll be serving this for a luncheon in a couple of weeks...a keeper
Yummy
10/05/2006 at 03:18pm
User: Lisa from Highlands, NJ User Rating:
I made this last night for my husband and some friends. Everyone said it was the best meal they every had. Maybe they don't get out much :-), but I must say, it was really good! I grilled the eggplant the night before and used Giada's Marinara sauce. Also served a side of pasta with it. Can't wait to go home and have leftovers!!!!!
Eggplant Rollatini
08/12/2006 at 09:33am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is easy and delicious. The tomato sauce is out of this world. The recipe also works great if you substitute flattened chicken breasts for the eggplant.
barbaro!
08/04/2006 at 12:37am
User: Luisa from los angeles, CA User Rating:
no words! just eat!
Absolutely Perfect!
08/01/2006 at 04:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this is absolutely delicious! even those who claim they "won't eat eggplant', fell in love! it's laborous, but easy if you follow the recipe! we added more garlic but other than that no alterations needed. giada does it again!!!
Delicious and Healthy take on eggplant!
07/18/2006 at 11:11am
User: cate from weehawken, NJ User Rating:
This recipe was a big hit! It was delicous and and healthier than more traditional recipes. I encourage everyone to try this!
Eggplant Rollatini
07/10/2006 at 01:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent flavor but does need to have the skin removed from the eggplant after roasting and before rolling.
even HE liked it!
06/07/2006 at 09:03pm
User: Stephanie from Norman, OK User Rating:
this recipe was so good! even my fiance liked it... so i guess that's a good sign! i'll definitely be making this again! i'll probably peel the eggplant next time though as it got kind of bitter.
easier than it looks
06/01/2006 at 03:20pm
User: Deana from Bellevue, NE User Rating:
giadas eggplant rollatini was surprisingly simple. i used fresh flat leaf parsley instead of basil, just because i didn't have any basil on hand and it came out just as tasty.
Loved it!
05/29/2006 at 02:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I'm not a meat eater and I am constantly looking for vegie dishes my family will enjoy. This recipe was a winner for me and my family. Thanks
Worst Recipe I Ever Made
05/23/2006 at 02:54pm
User: Shawn from Smithfield, RI User Rating:
Not enough flavor and also leave it in the oven longer.
too much ricotta
05/11/2006 at 02:25pm
User: Jennifer from BROOKFIELD, WI User Rating:
The flavors in this recipe were great, but you need to suggest using 6 eggplant and making two pans of it. I only used about half of the ricotta and the eggplant slices were stuffed pretty well. The ricotta is great for other meals though.
Best Eggplant!
05/05/2006 at 08:32pm
User: TRACY from Philadelphia, PA User Rating:
This is the best recipe for eggplant! I loved it - and I used the same filling and made chicken rollatini for my husband. I used Rao's tomato & basil sauce - so good!
So Good
04/04/2006 at 12:46pm
User: ROBIN from HOWARD BEACH, NY User Rating:
I make this dish all the time I love it! When I make it I also peel the skin off of the eggplant before preparing.
Excellent
03/24/2006 at 02:14pm
User: Bernadette from annapolis, MD User Rating:
Another great dish.....would not change a thing...not to heavy or rich which made it perfect. Lots of left overs.
Great Tasting
03/22/2006 at 03:49pm
User: Klaudia from Chester, NY User Rating:
This has been a consistent hit with my family
TASTES LIKE THE PICTURE
02/14/2006 at 04:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Which is SUPER DUPER disgusting!!!! I really disiked this recipe. I was very dissappointed in little Miss Giada. Well actually not because she is a horrible dissappointment to even be on the television!!! Shout out to ya homey you need to get some whitstrips for those dingy teeth of yours!!! Hello have you ever heard of a toothbrush and toothpaste!!! News flash!!!
Eggplant Rollatini
02/11/2006 at 04:14pm
User: KIMBERLY from Utica, OH User Rating:
Very good. Easy to make. This recipe makes a lot so either have guests over or be prepared for leftovers. I had to bake it a little longer than recommended, but I also made homemade breadsticks to go with it and baked them at the same time. The eggplant was a little chewy about the consistancy of mushrooms. My husband is a big meat eater and wasn't sure about eggplant but tried it and liked it. He told me that it is a definate keeper. I recommend that everyone try it.
great
02/06/2006 at 07:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my fiance and we both really enjoyed it. I thought the pine nuts in the cheese were kinda weird, next time I make it I will probably leave them out. The preparation fo the eggplant was kind of a lot of work but it was easy and it payed off
This is great for Low Carb dieters!
01/03/2006 at 09:08pm
User: Julie from Round Rock, TX User Rating:
When I saw this recipe, I thought, this is pretty low carb...and eggplant is a high fiber veggie. I'm on South Beach, and eat lots of eggs, and ricotta. I found a store bought tomato sauce that was low in carbs, used low fat ricotta, and part skim mozzarrella. THIS WAS AWESOME! I thought I was eating pasta! Thanks for this and other light italian dishes for those of us that are losing weight watching our carbs.
Gotta be an Eggplant Fanatic!
01/01/2006 at 03:58pm
User: Kristen from Lowell, MA User Rating:
This receipe would've been perfect had the eggplant been manicottis. I didn't like it & neither did my family. You may love eggplant parmesan, however I think you need to be an eggplant fanatic to like this receipe. The prep & cook times were severely off. If you're cooking without a gas grille, the cook time is much longer. I'm just an average cook, but by the time I had finished cooking everything, 4 hours had passed! This included making the sauce & cooking the eggplant in a grille pan. The sauce receipe was killa! YUM! I would definitely make that again. Also, this receipe yielded so much food! I made 3 square pans of it & was dying to give it away.
Better the next day
12/31/2005 at 03:07pm
User: Bambi from Spring, TX User Rating:
I found this to be better the NEXT day. It seemed rich the first day, but that's all we ate. The next day, I served the leftovers as a side dish, much better. Not sure if it's because the flavors melded together, or because it was a smaller portion being a side dish. I will make this again.
eggplant rollatini
12/28/2005 at 09:43am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very simple and very delicious
Great Christmas Main Dish for my Vegetarian Son
12/27/2005 at 06:02pm
User: Linda from Madison, OH User Rating:
We really enjoyed this dish. I did have twice as much filling as I needed, so I made some flour-and-water crepes (thank you Mario Batali) and made a pan of Manicotti, put it in the freezer for a post-Christmas meal. Nothing like 2 for 1!
Delicious
12/21/2005 at 08:42am
User: SOHA from Davenport, FL User Rating:
This dish is perfect. The tomato, cheese, and eggplants are perfect together. You will definately not go wrong if you were to cook this dish for any occasion. I love love love it.
Worlds Best Cheesecake
12/20/2005 at 12:36am
User: Rob from East Meadow, NY User Rating:
My fiance and I are regulars of her show. We seem to be Giada's goupie's. This dish, just as all the dishes before, is amazing. All I have to say is "mmmmm". www.WorldsBestCheesecake.com
Very Soggy
12/06/2005 at 08:01pm
User: WILLIAM from Palm City, FL User Rating:
I tried this recipe and Mario Batali's recipe using egg wash and bread crumbs on the same day, side by side and I found Mario's recipe more traditional and better tasting.
Delicious!
12/02/2005 at 05:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is such a great alternative to lasagna - all of the same flavours, without the pasta. Although very time consuming - the egglplants take a while to prepare. But totally worth it once it's done.
Easy to do and lots of flavor.
11/30/2005 at 01:01pm
User: Stephanie from gurnee, IL User Rating:
I'm not an eggplant fan, but I wanted something that was a healthy alternative to the loaded lasagna and this was a nice replacement to have once in a while.
Delicious
11/26/2005 at 09:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It's very easy and delicious
as good as the restuarants
11/18/2005 at 08:34am
User: Dana from Trenton, NJ User Rating:
I would have to say that the eggplant rollatini comes out just as good as it would in the restuarants. Not only did i enjoy it but my family did as well. I love the idea of grilling. It was a smart idea to grill the eggplant instead of frying it for calorie reasons. The only reason why i gave this dish four stars is because the taste is delicious but it seems like there is alittle something missing.
mmmmmmmmm
11/17/2005 at 01:12pm
User: eva from san antonio, TX User Rating:
I am a new housewife who doesnt want my husband to get bored and this recipe made a great dinner for us. It was not so hard to make and it was sooooo good.Evan my nephew who doesnt like eggplant ate it and was surprised he like it too. He now says he likes eggplant. thank you Giadda for this recipe.
Didn't like the eggplant
11/09/2005 at 07:41pm
User: Beth from Monterey, CA User Rating:
I had never had eggplant before and found out that I didn't like it much. The recipe may taste better if added to pasta instead of eggplant.
Delicious!!!
11/07/2005 at 06:36pm
User: Trang from Mesa, AZ User Rating:
I love eggplant. It was difficult to find a dish my husband would like until now. Even mt two year old loved it!
Lacks Flavor
11/02/2005 at 11:02pm
User: Gray from Austin, TX User Rating:
Giada's recipes are all usually wonderful. This one just wasn't. The flavor wasn't there and the eggplant skin made for an unpleasant eating experience. If I tried this recipe again, I'd remove the eggplant skin and I'd saute the peeled eggplant in olive oil, instead of using a grill. I'd also liberally salt and pepper the cheese mixture before rolling the eggplant. I usually keep all the recipes I print out from foodtv.com, which average about 3-5 a week. I hate to say that this one is going in the garbage.
wonderful!
10/30/2005 at 08:39am
User: Cece from Lamoine, ME User Rating:
I loved this recipe but did change a few things. I sliced my eggplant 1/4 inch as 1/2 seemed too thick to roll and I addd 4 minced garlic cloves to the ricotta filing. I can't have Italian without garlic! I also sprinkled extra mozzarella cheese on the top of the eggplant in the last 10 minutes of cooking for more cheese!
A Definate Hit!
10/29/2005 at 04:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Really liked the base recipe. With leftovers we added some goat cheese and liked the depth of flavor it added. Plus my husband likes things spicy so he liked the addition of Sriracha hot chili sauce. Also found that using a 15 ounce container of the ricotta was plenty and used only 1 egg.
Heavenly Eggplant Rollatini
10/28/2005 at 06:29pm
User: Barbara from Asheville, NC User Rating:
Giada's recipes are the best italian recipes, I'm so glad she has come out with her own cookbooks. This recipe came out perfectly. You have to use quality ingredients and follow the recipe to the letter. If you love eggplant, this will satisfy you beyond your expectations.
Excellent!
10/25/2005 at 01:52pm
User: VERONICA from Lincoln, RI User Rating:
A Delicious and Healthy Dish!
DELICIOUS
10/21/2005 at 12:07pm
User: barbara from san antonio, TX User Rating:
I prepared this dish last Sunday and it was wonderful. I love eggplant and of course all the cheeses. I made the spagetti sauce also. Just a little bit of heaven. Thanks Giada. I love watching you and everything that I have prepared of yours, which has been a lot of things, is fantistic. Keep the recipes coming...:)
It was Wonderful!
09/28/2005 at 06:14pm
User: Debra from Palos Heights, IL User Rating:
I love to try new receipes on a Sunday afternoon, this was one I prepared, it is time consuming but if you want the eggplant to melt in your mouth, make sure it sits with the salt for at least an hour, more is even better. I also cut the eggplant very thin so you need quite a large one to start with. I made the quick marinara also, this took all afternoon but we had a great Sunday dinner, (also Monday's left overs!). This one is a keeper, I won't be passing up those purple guys anymore.
Eggplant Rollantini
09/28/2005 at 10:25am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great dish, easy to make. Anyone that likes eggplant will love this dish, anyone that has not had eggplant this dish will make you a fan of eggplant.
eggplant
09/19/2005 at 01:28pm
User: Florence from Mahopac, NY User Rating:
You can add spinach to the cheese mix.
no rolling possible
09/04/2005 at 06:27pm
User: Kathi from McKees Rocks, PA User Rating:
I could not make rolls from the eggplant slices. I followed the recipe exactly, slicing lengthwise in 1/2 inch slices but could not roll them up. I decided to just top the slices with the filling then another slice. The filling oozed out and the dish did not look very good at all. However, it tasted pretty good although a bit too thin and runny.
lacks depth...too healthy
08/12/2005 at 01:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
For the many steps this recipe has, the end product lacks depth of flavors and richness. We ate it, rated it OK. To make it a bit more flavorful we added fontina cheese but it didn't help it. Also, make sure to remove really well the salt off the eggplants.
Great Eggplant Recipe!
07/19/2005 at 02:34pm
User: Sharon from Pearland, TX User Rating:
I am not a big fan of the eggplant, but I made it for my husband instead. The recipe took a little time to make...I actually sliced, salted washed and refrigerated the eggplant until the next day (which got rid of more of the bitterness.)The sauce came out a little bitter, so I had to add 3 T of butter...other then that, everything came out quite well!
Eggplant dish at it's best!
06/28/2005 at 12:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
She just knows how to make great italian food. This dish was amazing!!!
Unbelievable ... and low carb legal
06/11/2005 at 11:21am
User: CAROL from Sandy, UT User Rating:
Outstanding! A definite keeper. I did change one thing in the sauce - I added the rest of the basil I had purchased for the filling.
Better than dining out!
06/08/2005 at 10:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Giada you have done it once again with a winner. A great recipe. A bit time consuming but well worth it. By grilling the eggplant it gave it that extra level of flavor, which eggplant needs. The sauce was also great and a keeper in my recipe folder. To save a bit of time in chopping the vegetables I pulsed them to be coarse in the food processor. I also added the rind from parmesan/reggiano while it was reducing.
Eggplant rollatini
06/08/2005 at 12:14pm
User: Marian from Watauga, TX User Rating:
Excellent! Husband said to make this anytime!!
The best
06/08/2005 at 11:35am
User: JEAN from doylestown, PA User Rating:
This was the best, tastiest, easiest dish I have made in some time. My guests raved. It will be one of my go to recipes when I need to take something to enjoy and wow all diners.
Another winner!
06/06/2005 at 09:36pm
User: MARGO from Chicago, IL User Rating:
This was wonderful. My husband and I loved it. It's a great, light version. I served it with some french bread. You have to try this!
Loved it!
05/21/2005 at 09:51am
User: J. from Farmington, MN User Rating:
I made this recipe for a crowd and they all loved it. I have Giada's new cookbook and I don't think there is anything that she makes that isn't excellent, not to mention easy.
Fantastic!!!
04/10/2005 at 09:57pm
User: CYNTHIA from Charleston, SC User Rating:
Just like I remember as a kid. Very time consuming, but well worth it. Make the sauce the night before to break up the process a bit. Great recipe!
time consuming but delicious
04/09/2005 at 01:24pm
User: STEPHANIE from Havertown , PA User Rating:
It took a while to grill the eggplant and then to roll each one...but it was definitley worth it. Also, I didn't use the pine nuts and it was still excellent!
Not worth the effort
03/29/2005 at 10:15am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Every recipe from Giada I have made has been fantastic except for this one. I'm sure if I would have used regular ricotta instead of fat free it would have tasted better. However, the amount of time it took me to make the sauce & grill the eggplant, didn't feel it was worth it. I give the sauce high marks since it was very tasty, but i didn't think the filling was very hearty & it seemed like it needed an extra something. The dish took about 3 hours to make from start to finish. Maybe if you add a couple more things to the filling, it would taste better & next time, I will use reduced fat or regular ricotta. I would recommend making the sauce on a different day to save time.
Great flavor
03/27/2005 at 02:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this twice now so on its way to a regular at our house. One of my favorite italian restaurants took a similar dish off the menu awhile back so I started to look for something I could make at home. Well this is it. I make a small amount of pesto to mix into the ricotta mixture and use more mozzarella on top but essentially keep it all the same. Wonderful, not really time consuming once you have everything pulled together (a lot less time consuming than frying eggplant slices). The crunch of the pine nuts, the creaminess of the cheeses and the sweetness of the eggplant make this a top notch dish - for every day or for company. It keeps well for leftovers too.
Awesome
03/08/2005 at 09:27am
User: TAMARA from Palm Beach Gardens, FL User Rating:
This recipe was very simple to follow. Eggplant rollatini is not hard to make. I would recommned this recipe to anyone.
Tasty Meatless Dish
03/03/2005 at 01:13pm
User: RHONDA from Raymond, NH User Rating:
This is very good if you are looking for a meatless dinner. Very filling too.
Very Good
03/02/2005 at 10:23am
User: GAYLE from Edina, MN User Rating:
This was delicious but I thought that 32 oz. of ricotta was too much. Did anyone else feel that way? I thought maybe it was a misprint.
Can't Miss!
02/26/2005 at 08:30pm
User: PAULA from Chicopee, MA User Rating:
Giada does it once again! This recipe deserves 5 stars. It is easy to prepare, very tasty, and is great for supper for the family, yet elegant enough to serve to company! My husband was doubtful, but came back for seconds! And my 5 yr. old and 3 yr. old both loved it as well. I had some filling left and stuffed some manicotti shells, so the ingredients are versatile as well!
Very Watery
02/25/2005 at 05:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I must have done something wrong, but I followed the directions of this recipe exactly and it turned out very soupy. Lots of work and very disappointing.
first time eggplant guy
02/23/2005 at 09:03pm
User: KEVAN from ann arbor, MI User Rating:
I made this recipe for my vegetarian wife after watching your show. She thought it was the best eggplant she had ever had. Thanks for the recipe!
Pine Nuts Rock
02/09/2005 at 04:06pm
User: STEVEN from Waltham, MA User Rating:
After about eight months of surfing foodnetwork.com almost daily and cooking over a hundred great recipes, this one is going to be very hard to beat as the best dish I have ever learned from this site. A good 'n' hot grill pan, pine nuts practically burnt, and a good scorch on the eggplant makes this great. While it might seem like blasphemy, I bypassed the sauce in favor of my favorite brand of you-can't-tell-it's-from-a-jar sauce. It's a sundried tomato and mediterranean olive sauce made by one of the lesser known brands that I can't mention.
Delicious
01/06/2005 at 01:04am
User: SHARON J from Pittsburg, CA User Rating:
Great recipe. The sauce is excellent, light but flavorful. Overall a great side dish or entree.
I FINALLY LIKE EGGPLANT!
12/31/2004 at 08:11pm
User: REGINA from Niles, OH User Rating:
My husband likes eggplant, however, I have never been a fan. I tried this recipe as a New Year's surprise for him. Well, I ended up surprising myself. DELICIOUS!!!
great low fat
12/22/2004 at 07:17pm
User: GARY from Seattle, WA User Rating:
Easy to prep, and still tastes rich with skim ricotta and mozarella.
Very good
12/20/2004 at 05:56pm
User: LINDA from Clarkston, MI User Rating:
Simple, healthy and very good, We eat meatless several times a week and love this.
Tasty eggplant rools
12/20/2004 at 02:20pm
User: BANASHREE from Clarksville, MD User Rating:
I made for a party and everybody liked it. I had to leav the eggplants overnight with salt to get rid of the bitterness.
Like going out to dinner
12/14/2004 at 09:57pm
User: MONICA from phoenix, AZ User Rating:
This dish was absolutley deliciouse. It is time consuming the first time but its quick the next time. My family loved this one and we now have eggplant weekly.
A big hit
12/01/2004 at 01:21pm
User: MARK from Endicott, NY User Rating:
Everyone in my family loved this recipe. A little time consuming but worth it ! I omitted the pine nuts as well and used a local bottles sauce as we have a huge Italian population here and you can find home made bottles sauce which is as great as what you could make yourself. My daughter begs me to make this all the time. !
Dislikes, now likes alot
11/29/2004 at 10:45am
User: JALENE from Springdale, AR User Rating:
My husband dislikes eggplant. But, he loves this dish. Thank you!!
A great addition to an Italian/American Thanksgiving Table...
11/29/2004 at 09:08am
User: NICHOLAS from Cypress, CA User Rating:
Made this dish instead of manacotti for the annual feast and it was a hit! And so simple to make as well... I also played with the recipe a bit and it still came out beautifully...thanks so much for sharing it (our at least using vegetables in place of pasta).
Best Eggplant Dish
11/20/2004 at 11:16am
User: BARBARA from King of Prussia, PA User Rating:
My boyfriend is now calling me "America's best chef" after making Giada's rollatini recipe. The prep work is a little time consuming, but worth every minute. The end result is only as good as the products you use. I chose a local Italian produce market where I purchased my eggplants and the freshest ricotta cheese and fresh mozzarella. I would not use supermarket brands. As they say, "Garbage in, garbage out!" It truly makes a huge difference. I would serve this dish any time, and to any one! Trust me, it's that good. Barbara Greenberg King of Prussia, PA
Absolutely Excellent Eggplant
11/13/2004 at 06:42pm
User: MARILYN from Lava Hot Springs, ID User Rating:
This is one of the best eggplant recipes I have ever prepared. I always get rave reviews for it.
Excellent Recipe!
11/13/2004 at 03:56pm
User: AMANDA from Westwod, CA User Rating:
This was so incredibly easy and so delicious! I felt like I was eating out at an expensive Italian restaurant, as did my guests!
light and lovely
11/12/2004 at 06:18pm
User: SHERYL from springfield, VA User Rating:
Everyone has loved this dish and has made this recipe for their family. I have made it with whole milk cheese and with low fat cheese and did not notice a difference. It freezes well too!!! Thanks, Giada
FAMILY FAVORITE
08/31/2004 at 06:28pm
User: BARBARA from WOODBRIDGE, NJ User Rating:
MY FAMILY ESPECIALLY LOVED THE SIMPLE SAUCE AND IT'S SO EASY TO MAKE. THANK YOU FOR SHARING ALL YOUR FABULOUS DISHES WITH THE PUBLIC.
Very Pleasing
08/19/2004 at 06:36pm
User: KAREN from Chicago, IL User Rating:
I thought this recipe was terrific. I really enjoyed the leftover eggplant the next day as well. I had been looking for a recipe that would satisfy my taste for eggplant and this fit perfectly! Thanks!
Italialicious!
08/14/2004 at 09:25am
User: DONNA from Schdy, NY User Rating:
This was wonderful. Make sure you use the SMOKED mozz. as the recipe calls for, it makes the dish. I omitted the pine nuts.
Egg-cellent!!!
07/21/2004 at 10:21pm
User: JAIME from Williamsville, NY User Rating:
I wanted to try this recipe after seeing Giada make it on TV, but my boyfriend claimed to hate eggplant. well, that was before he tried this dish!!! it is so fabulous that he now requests it on a weekly basis! Best sauce i've ever had , also.
Easy and Delicious!
07/13/2004 at 12:44pm
User: EILEEN from Tulsa, OK User Rating:
I got this recipe right on my 1st try! Everyone loved it, I wanted something different to make besides manicotti, I even grilled the eggplant on the George Foreman grill and they came out great! I can't wait to make this again.
This is Yummy
07/12/2004 at 08:37pm
User: TERRI from River Ridge, LA User Rating:
I have used this dish on several different occasions. You can't go wrong with this dish and its easy to modify for a lo-carb lifestyle.
Great Eggplant Dish
06/30/2004 at 05:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this dish last Christmas Eve as a side dish because my in paw don't eat meat on Christmas Eve. Everyone loved it! I forgot about this recipe, and then a few days ago, my husband requested this dish, and raved about it again.
worth the effort!
05/30/2004 at 05:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
at first, i had some trouble with the grilling and salting of the eggplants, but it all came out great...which proves you can't really mess this up. it takes some time to make, but it's so good!