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Italian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

🍹 Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Cabbage Leaves 🥬

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Carefully remove the core from the cabbage.
  • Place the whole cabbage head into the boiling water for 5 minutes, until the outer leaves soften.
  • Remove cabbage and peel off the softened leaves. Repeat until you have 10-12 large leaves.

2️⃣ Make the Filling 🍖

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice (or cauliflower rice), Parmesan, onion, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  • Mix well until evenly combined.

3️⃣ Assemble the Rolls 🌯

  • Lay a cabbage leaf flat.
  • Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the center.
  • Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly.
  • Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.

4️⃣ Prepare the Tomato Sauce 🍅

  • In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, basil, thyme, sugar (or substitute), salt, and black pepper.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5️⃣ Cook the Cabbage Rolls 🍽

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Pour half of the tomato sauce into a baking dish.
  • Arrange cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish.
  • Pour remaining sauce over the top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the rolls are tender and fully cooked.

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy 😋

  • Let the cabbage rolls rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese and serve hot!

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