Serves 6
- 2-3 tbsp stratta lemon infused olive oil
- 2 or 3 medium aubergines, sliced into 1cm thick lengths (to roll)
- 250g ricotta
- 25g mint leaves finely chopped
- 25g chives, finely chopped
- 10g parmigiano reggiano, finely grated
For the tomato sauce
- 3tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 400g can chopped plum tomatoes
Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
Brush a little stratta lemon oil over a large baking tray and lay the aubergines in a single layer. Brush the top with the remaining lemon oil, season and bake for 20-25 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile make the tomato sauce: Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a pan over a low heat and fry the onions and, after a couple of minutes, the garlic for around 10 minutes until softened.
Add the plum tomatoes, season and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
Spoon about half of the sauce into the base of a baking dish.
Mix the ricotta, mint, chives and parmesan for the filling and season to taste. It should be minty and full of flavour so add more herbs if needed.
When the aubergines are at room temperature, put a spoonful of the stuffing into the thin end of each slice. Roll up and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
Spoon the remaining tomato sauce over the rolls.
Bake until the sauce is bubbling and just starting to brown – around 20 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature with salad leaves and crusty bread.
