Italian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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

Preparation

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