Description
Italian stuffed cabbage rolls, also known as involtini di cavolo, combine seasoned ground meats, rice, and herbs wrapped in tender cabbage leaves, simmered in a rich tomato sauce for a comforting and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of savoy cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup cooked short-grain rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Remove outer leaves of cabbage and blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until pliable. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, cooked rice, sautéed onions, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each cabbage leaf, fold the sides in, and roll tightly.
- Pour a layer of tomato sauce into a baking dish, then arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down.
- Cover with remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes until the rolls are tender and the sauce is bubbling.
Notes
For a vegetarian twist, replace the meat with lentils or mushrooms. Serve with polenta or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: stuffed cabbage rolls, involtini di cavolo, Italian comfort food, tomato sauce, baked cabbage