Description
Nostalgic cabbage rolls stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, Italian sausage, and rice, topped with rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- Cabbage leaves
- Italian sausage
- Ground beef
- Rice (cooked)
- Onion (chopped)
- Garlic (minced)
- Tomato sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil cabbage leaves in salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, cook chopped onion and garlic until softened.
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice, Italian sausage, ground beef, sautéed onion and garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place a portion of the filling in each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and tuck in the sides.
- Spread some tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish and pour remaining sauce over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- If using, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For best results, choose fresh cabbage and slightly undercook the rice. Freeze any leftovers for up to three months.
