Description
These Italian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a delicious and comforting dish that combines seasoned meat filling wrapped in tender cabbage leaves and baked to perfection. A satisfying and flavorful meal that’s perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
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Cabbage Rolls:
- 1 large head green cabbage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
Sauce and Topping:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Cabbage Leaves: Boil whole cabbage leaves for 2–3 minutes until pliable. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare Filling: Sauté onion and garlic, then mix with beef, rice, Parmesan, seasoning, salt, pepper, and egg.
- Assemble Rolls: Fill cabbage leaves with meat mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Bake: Pour marinara sauce over rolls, cover with foil, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes. Uncover, add mozzarella, and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Serve: Let rest before serving.
Notes
- You can swap beef for ground turkey or use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicier filling.
- These freeze well—just bake, cool, and freeze in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
