Sausage Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Cabbage leaves8
 Ground sausage1/2 Pound, crumbled (Filling:)
 Onion1 Medium, chopped (Filling:)
 Garlic powder1/4 Teaspoon (Filling:)
 Kidney beans1 Can (10oz), drained (Filling:)
 Ricotta cheese1 Carton (1l) (Filling:)
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon (Filling:)
 Tomato sauce1 Can (10oz) (Sauce:)
 Chili powder1 Teaspoon (Sauce:)

Directions

Microwave whole cabbage at High 2 minutes, or until 8 outer leaves can be separated easily.
Refrigerate remaining cabbage for future use.
Cut out hard center rib from each cabbage leaf.
Place leaves in 12x8-in baking dish.
Coverwith plastic wrap.
Microwave at High 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, or until leaves are pliable.
Set aside.
In 1 1/2 to 2-qt casserole, combine sausage, onion and garlic.
Microwave at High 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink.
Drain.
Add remaining filling ingredients.
Spoon one-eighth filling mixture (about 1/3 cup) on base of each cabbage leaf.
Fold in sides of leaf; roll up.
Place seam side down, around edges of 12x8-in dish.
Combine sauce ingredients; pour over rolls.
Cover with wax paper.
Microwave at High 6 to 10 minutes, or until filling is hot and cabbage is tender, rotating dish 1/2 turn two or three times during cooking.
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