Description
These Italian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and Italian seasonings, baked to perfection with marinara and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Cabbage Rolls:
- 12 large green cabbage leaves
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Cabbage: Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2–3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine beef, rice, onion, garlic, egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill Cabbage: Place filling on cabbage leaves, roll tightly, and place seam side down in a baking dish.
- Add Sauce: Spread marinara sauce in the dish, drizzle with olive oil, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes.
- Final Touch: Uncover, add mozzarella, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted. Garnish with basil.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or pork for the beef.
- Use jarred marinara sauce for convenience or homemade for richer flavor.
- Blanch extra cabbage leaves to use as a liner in the baking dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
