INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE
FOR THE EGGPLANT ROLLS
Make the tomato sauce:
In a heavy skillet cook the onion in the oil over moderately low heat,
stirring, for 3 minutes, stir in the garlic, and cook the mixture,
stirring, until the onion is softened. Add the tomatoes, the sugar, and
salt to taste and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, for 20
minutes. Force the mixture through the fine disk of a food mill set over a
saucepan and cook the sauce over moderately high heat for 5 to 10 minutes,
or until it is thickened to the desired consistency.
Make the eggplant rolls:
With a hand-held slicing device or large sharp knife cut the eggplant
lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices. Sprinkle the slices on both sides with
salt and let them drain in a colander for 30 minutes. In a bowl stir
together the mozzarella, the goat cheese, and the shredded basil. Pat the
eggplant dry, arrange one layer of it on the oiled rack of a broiler pan,
and brush it with some of the oil. Broil the eggplant under a preheated
broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it is
golden. Turn the eggplant, brush it with some of the remaining oil, and
broil it for 3 to 4 minutes more, or until it is golden. Transfer the
eggplant to a large platter to cool and broil the remaining eggplant,
brushing it with the remaining oil, in the same manner. Spread a mounded
teaspoon of the cheese mixture lengthwise down the middle of each eggplant
slice, leaving a 1-inch border at the wide end, and, beginning at the
narrow end, roll up the eggplant jelly-roll fashion. Arrange the rolls,
seam sides down, n an oiled flameproof shallow baking dish just large
enough to hold them in one layer and broil them for 3 minutes, or until the
cheese is just melted and bubbling.
Transfer the eggplant rolls with a spatula to serving plates, spoon the
tomato sauce over them, and garnish the rolls with the basil leaves. Makes
about 12 rolls.
Serving 4 as a first course or 6 as a side dish.
Gourmet September 1992
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