Cabbage Lasagna Delight
A healthy and delicious twist on traditional lasagna using cabbage leaves.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium cabbage cored and boiled until leaves are soft
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 0.5 cup ricotta fresh
- 1 large egg optional
- 0.33 cup grated Parmigiano cheese
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 0.5 cup Mozzarella grated, for topping
- 3 leaves basil optional
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 piece Parmigiano rind optional
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage by boiling it in salted water until leaves are soft, then drain and cool.
- In a pan, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and salt; sauté until onion is translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute; then add tomato sauce, water, and optional Parmigiano rind. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix ricotta, optional egg, grated Parmigiano, basil, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Begin layering in a baking dish: meat sauce, cabbage leaves, ricotta mixture, and sprinkle mozzarella.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella on top.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake uncovered for 30 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices to the meat sauce for extra flavor. You can substitute the ricotta with cottage cheese for a lighter option.