Pugliese-style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Pugliese-style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a traditional dish from the Puglia region of Italy. This recipe features tender cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and herbs, all simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Pugliese Italian Cuisine Cabbage Stuffed Rolls
Pugliese-style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cabbage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and blanch them in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
  2. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf and roll up, tucking in the sides as you go.
  4. In a large pot, spread a layer of tomato sauce. Place the cabbage rolls seam side down in the pot. Pour the remaining tomato sauce and beef broth over the rolls.
  5. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Protein
18g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Bowl Large pot for cooking

Tools

Knife Cutting board Spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Pugliese-style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with a side of crusty bread and a green salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with a mixture of cooked lentils and mushrooms.

Cost

$15