Ingredients:
For the Cabbage Rolls:
1 large green cabbage (about 12 leaves)
1 pound (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork for extra flavor)
½ cup cooked rice (white or brown)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg, lightly beaten (optional, for binding)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Tomato Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar (to balance acidity)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
