Cabbage roll casserole
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- Prep Time10 mins
- Total Time45 mins
- Makes4 servings
Photo, Roberto Caruso
Cabbage rolls are highly underrated, so we put together a simple (and delicious) version for people to add to their dinner rotation. Tender leaves are layered in between a hearty rice and sausage filling, and simmered in a fresh sauce so all the flavours can meld together.
Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
250 g Italian sausages, casings removed
2 cups Marinara sauce, preferably herbed
1 cup water
1/3 cup uncooked basmati rice
1 carrot, grated (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup shredded basil, divided
10 leaves napa cabbage, white stems trimmed off
Instructions
Heat a large deep 10-in. non-stick frying pan over medium-high. Add oil, then sausage. Cook, stirring often, until crumbly and browned, about 4 min.
Stir in marinara sauce, water and rice, and reduce heat to medium. Bring to a boil, then boil gently until sauce thickens slightly, about 10 min. Stir in carrot and 1/4 cup basil. Transfer to a large bowl.
Spread a heaping cup of the sausage mixture on bottom of same frying pan. Cover with 2 to 3 cabbage leaves, cutting to fit pan. Layer with another heaping cup of sausage mixture. Repeat layers, ending with cabbage leaves.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low to maintain simmering liquid. Cover and simmer until rice and cabbage are cooked through, occasionally pressing cabbage down in sauce with a spoon, about 15 min. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup basil. Let stand 5 min before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 315, Protein 13g, Carbohydrates 33g, Fat 14g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 962mg.
Excellent source of Vitamin A.
Kitchen Tip: Keep napa cabbage stems for soups and stir-fries.