Stuffed Cabbage With An Italian Twist Recipe

Name: Stuffed Cabbage With An Italian Twist
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cabbage; 1 pound ground chicken lean; 1 cup part skim ricotta; 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs; 1 egg; 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese grated; basil a big handful of chopped; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; shredded part skim mozzarella; 4 cups tomato sauce basic, *see below*

Servings: persons

1
*For a basic sauce... Saute a 1/2 a diced onion, several cloves of crushed garlic cloves and a Tbsp or 2 of dried oregano in a few gulps of olive oil. Stir in 3 cans of tomato puree, Season with salt, pepper and lots of fresh basil. Simmer away for 2-3 hours. *
2
Boil the head of cabbage in a large pot for approx 12 minutes. Remove from the water and allow to cool so you can handle it. Once cooled carefully remove 10-12 leaves keeping them intact.
3
In a bowl mix together the chicken, ricotta, pecorino, egg, basil, bread crumbs and garlic powder.
4
Place one of the cabbage leaves on a cutting board or plate with the thicker end nearest you. Place a palm full of the filling on the end. Fold the end nearest you over top the filling then fold in the two sides and continue to roll until closed. Continue until all the filling is used.
5
In a baking dish, fill the bottom with sauce approx 1/2 inch- 1 inch up and place the stuffed cabbage rolls on top. Pour a little more sauce over top the cabbage and finish with some shredded mozzarella. Bake at 375 degrees for approx 30 minutes.

410

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head cabbage, 1 pound ground chicken lean, 1 cup part skim ricotta, 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Cabbage With An Italian Twist falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Stuffed Cabbage With An Italian Twist

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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