INGREDIENTS
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Involtini
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1 eggplant
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kosher salt
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olive oil for frying (I used canola oil)
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tomato sauce
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heavy cream
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freshly grated Asiago cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano (I used parm)
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Stuffing
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bread crumbs, about 1/2 cup, made from about 3 slices day-old bread*
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1 cup whole milk ricotta, homemade is easy and delicious
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grated zest of 1 lemon
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juice of 1/2 lemon
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1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, minced
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1/4 tsp. kosher salt