Ingredients

  • 3 cups teaspoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 8 ounces sliced brown mushrooms
  • 1 clove garlic,
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
  • 14 teaspoons ounce can diced tomatoes 1 salt
  • 1 (1 ΒΌ- lb) eggplant
  • 1 cup low-fat ricotta
  • 1/2 cup plus 4 tablespoons Parmesan, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 ounces whole wheat linguine
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 4

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Preheat oven to 350F and put water for linguine on to boil.
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Step 2

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat and add onion and green pepper. Cook until just tender.
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Step 3

  • Add garlic and red pepper flakes and continue to cook another 30 seconds.
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Step 4

  • Add tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
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  • Length: 15 minutes

Step 5

  • Grill eggplant while sauce cooks.
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Step 6

  • Heat grill pan over high heat until hot. Peel skin from eggplant and discard.
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Step 7

  • Cut eggplant long-ways into 8 (1/3-inch-thick) slices. Lightly rush both sides of slices with 2 teaspoons oil (total), then season with salt and pepper. Grill slices in batches, turning over once l, until golden brown and tender, about 4 minutes, then transfer to a tray.
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  • Length: 4 minutes

Step 8

  • Stir together ricotta and 1/2 cup Parmesan, basil, pepper, and remaining salt. Divide cheese mixture among slices.
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Step 9

  • Roll up each slice.
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Step 10

  • Place rolls in a small casserole dish and bake until cheese starts to melt, about 10 minutes.
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  • Length: 10 minutes

Step 11

  • Meanwhile, cook linguine to package directions.
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Step 12

  • Serve rolls over linguine, topped with sauce and sprinkled with 1 tablespoon Parmesan each.
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