Stuffed cabbage lasagna is a delectable dish that combines the savory flavors of traditional lasagna with the tender, comforting texture of cabbage rolls. This unique and flavorful dish is a perfect blend of Italian and Eastern European cuisines, offering a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to impress family and friends. Whether you're looking for a comforting classic or an exciting new culinary adventure, stuffed cabbage lasagna is an exceptional choice that will delight your taste buds.
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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
STUFFED CABBAGE LASAGNA
This is based on a recipe from Lydie Marshall's cookbook, Slow-Cooked Comfort. She says of this recipe, "When I have leftover meat from a stew, I grind it and freeze it.... With ground pork, I make a pork and cabbage lasagna: layers of ground meat and cabbage leaves with a white sauce on top. Because the pork is already cooked, this is a relatively quick dish to prepare." I think this is a good cross between lasagne and cabbage rolls with a very appetizing appearance. This dish can be prepared several hours ahead of time before being placed in the oven.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Discard the tough outer cabbage leaves. Using a small pointed knife to help disengage the leaves, gently separate the remaining leaves from the stalk.
- In a stockpot, bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the cabbage leaves and return to a boil. Boil until the leaves are semisoft, about 10 minutes.
- Drain the cabbage in a colander set in the kitchen sink and let cool while you make the ground pork stuffing.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and brown the ground meat for 2 minutes; add the onion, garlic, tomato paste, and tomato sauce and stir. Sprinkle with salt, freshly ground pepper, and hot pepper flakes. Cover and simmer over low to medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure it's not sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Set aside 2 tablespoons of grated cheese. Using a wooden spoon, whisk the egg into the ground meat with the remaining cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Organize the cabbage leaves into three piles. Layer 1/3 of the cabbage leaves in a buttered 3-quart rectangular or oval ovenproof baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and spread half the ground meat over the cabbage. Layer another 1/3 of the cabbage leaves over the stuffing and add the remaining meat stuffing. Cover with the remaining cabbage leaves.
- Pour the white sauce over the cabbage and sprinkle with reserved cheese. Cover the dish with parchment paper.
- (At this stage you can wait several hours before baking it. You may want to turn off the oven unless you're using it for something else!).
- Bake the casserole in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes; discard the parchment, and continue cooking uintil the cheese browns slightly.
- Serve piping hot.
STUFFED CABBAGE
This recipe calls for freezing a head of cabbage overnight to soften the leaves to wrap around a beef and rice mixture.
Provided by Barb
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Cabbage
Time 13h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place cabbage head in freezer and freeze overnight. Remove from freezer, thaw and peel away leaves.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine the beef, egg, onion, rice, salt and pepper. Mix together well. Take a small handful and form into a small roll or ball. Place into the center of a cabbage leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf over and roll the ball up into the leaf. Place seam side down in baking dish. Continue until all of the filling is used up.
- Mix together the soup with a 1/2 can water; pour over stuffed cabbage.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour; baste often with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 287.9 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE
I layer cabbage with tomato sauce and ground beef lasagna-style to create a hearty casserole that tastes like cabbage rolls but without all the work. -Doreen Martin, Kitimat, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in 1 can tomato sauce and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in rice and bacon; remove from heat., Layer a third of the cabbage in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half the meat mixture. Repeat layers; top with remaining cabbage. Pour remaining tomato sauce over top. , Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with coarsely ground pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
Tips:
- To ensure the cabbage leaves are pliable, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes before assembling the lasagna.
- To prevent the lasagna from drying out, cover it with aluminum foil during the baking process.
- Feel free to experiment with different fillings, such as a mixture of ground beef and sausage, or a vegetarian filling made with lentils and vegetables.
- If you don't have a lasagna pan, you can use a large baking dish instead.
- Serve the lasagna with a side salad or a bowl of soup for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Stuffed cabbage lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal or a special occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover cabbage and lasagna noodles. With its combination of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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