Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
  • oil (for frying)
  • 1 lb thickly sliced provolone cheese
  • 1 lb asparagus
  • 14 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Peel and thinly slice eggplant (lengthwise).
  • Dip slices into eggs.
  • Coat with breadcrumbs.
  • In a heavy skillet, add enough oil to cover bottom, then add eggplant slices.
  • Do not overlap.
  • Brown quickly on both sides.
  • Repeat until eggplant is fried.
  • Remove eggplant and drain on paper towels.
  • Wash and cut asparagus into 4 inch lengths.
  • Steam asparagus for 5 minutes and set aside.
  • Fold one slice of Provolone Cheese in half and place on top of a fried eggplant slice.
  • Place 2 asparagus spears on top of provolone.
  • Carefully roll up and secure with a toothpick.
  • Continue until all slices are rolled.
  • Place rolls in a buttered shallow baking dish.
  • Cover rolls with remaining slices of cheese.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 egree oven for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and slightly browned.