Cabbage lasagna is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover cabbage, and it can be made in a crock pot or on the stovetop. This article will provide you with a few tips for making the best cabbage lasagna, as well as a few recipes to get you started.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CABBAGE LASAGNA
A very filling, low-carb lasagna that uses cabbage leaves in place of lasagna noodles. We find it every bit as good if not better than lasagna with pasta.
Provided by Ginn
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add carrots and mushrooms. Add tomatoes and break up using a fork. Add basil, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, thyme, and nutmeg. Reduce heat and simmer meat sauce for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Immerse cabbage in the boiling water and carefully break off leaves. Cook until leaves are limp, about 3 minutes. Drain.
- Combine cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and oregano in a bowl and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and place a layer of cooked cabbage leaves flat in the bottom.
- Reserve 1/4 cup of meat sauce. Layer 1/2 the remaining sauce on top of the cabbage leaves in the baking pan. Layer 1/2 the cottage cheese mixture followed by 1/2 the mozzarella cheese. Add a second layer of cabbage leaves, followed by remaining 1/2 of meat sauce, remaining cottage cheese mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle reserved 1/4 cup meat sauce on top and finish with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 46.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1018 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
CABBAGE LASAGNA - (IN A CROCK POT, OVEN OR STOVETOP)
A different idea of making lasagna with cabbage instead of noodles, and using some of the ingredients in my fridge to participate in the Dining on a Dollar Contest - Spring 2013. Hope you enjoy it.
Provided by pink cook
Categories European
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, ketchup and sugar. Mix well to dissolve sugar and set aside.
- In a large skillet with oil spray, brown ground beef and remove. In the same skillet brown Italian sausage crumbled until brown.
- Mix browned sausage with the browned ground beef and add chopped onion, carrot, green bell pepper, garlic powder, oregano, (celery seeds), salt and pepper.
- Simmer the meat sauce for about 10 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked but crispy tender.
- Then add the prepared tomato sauce to the cooked meats and vegetables and mix well.
- Combine the cottage cheese (or Ricotta cheese) with the beaten egg and set aside.
- Spoon some of the meat sauce into bottom of crock pot (or slow cooker).
- Layer in this order: sliced cabbage, meat sauce, cottage cheese (or Ricotta).
- Repeat layers until all is used up, ending with mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on Low heat setting for about 1 hour, or until cabbage is soft, but do not overcooked.
- NOTE: This cabbage lasagna can also be cook on the stovetop in a Dutch oven, or bake in the oven at 350ºF. for about 30 minutes, or until cabbage is tender, but not overcooked.
STOVE-TOP LASAGNA
No need to heat the oven-this easy lasagna can be made right on your stovetop.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
- Stir remaining ingredients except cheese and basil into sausage. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 2 minutes. Garnish with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1090 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY STOVETOP LASAGNA
My family and I have made this Easy Stovetop Lasagna recipe many times over the past few months. It's the perfect solution when you feel like lasagna but don't have time to bake it in the oven! Serve with salad or garlic bread. -Wendy Masters, East Garafraxa, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, water, red pepper, dressing and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; stir in noodles. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, until noodles are tender, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Stir in cottage cheese; heat through. Remove from heat; top with mozzarella cheese. Cover and let stand until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 857mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
SLOW COOKER LASAGNA
This recipe is so easy, you might think that you are doing something wrong. It is delicious!
Provided by KIMIRN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 4h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until brown. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, and oregano and stir until well incorporated. Cook until heated through.
- In a large bowl mix together the cottage cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Spoon a layer of the meat mixture onto the bottom of the slow cooker. Add a double layer of the uncooked lasagna noodles. Break to fit noodles into slow cooker. Top noodles with a portion of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layering of sauce, noodles, and cheese until all the ingredients are used.
- Cover, and cook on LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1420.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
EASY CROCK POT LASAGNA
Who would have thought you could make LASAGNA in the CROCK POT!! DH likes this version more than the oven baked one.
Provided by Lanae Peterson
Categories Cheese
Time 4h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brown beef, add onion and garlic - cook until onion is softened.
- Stir in tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, salt and oregano - mix well.
- Spread one fourth of the meat sauce in an ungreased slow cooker. Arrange one third of the noodles over the sauce.
- Combine the cheeses.
- Spoon one third of the cheese mixture over the noodles.
- Repeat layers twice.
- Top with remaining meat sauce.
- Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.3, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 1643.7, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 10.1, Protein 36.3
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your lasagna a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach.
- Don't overcook the cabbage. It should be tender but still have a bit of a crunch to it.
- Use a good quality cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your lasagna.
- Let the lasagna rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
Conclusion:
Cabbage lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be cooked in a crock pot, oven, or on the stovetop. With its layers of cabbage, cheese, and sauce, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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