Post by chief_cook2 on Dec 20, 2003 9:35:15 GMT -6
l med head of cabbage, shredded
l T olive oil
2 clv garlic, minced or pressed
l med onion, chopped
l green bell pepper, chopped
3/4 lb ground beef
l can tomato paste (6 oz)
l t dried oregano
2 t salt
l t black pepper
l c grated mozzarella cheese
l/2 c ricotta or cottage cheese
l/2 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put the olive oil in a large
skillet over medium-high-heat. Saute the garlic, onion, and
green peper until the onion is translucent. Add the ground
beef and brown thoroughly. Drain or skim the accumulated fat
and water. Add the tomato paste and tomato sauce and
seasonings to the mixture and combine well. Coat a 9 x 13
baking pan with a little olive oil. Line the bottom of a pan
with a layer of cabbage leaves. Top with half the meat
mixture. Add a third of the mozzarella cheese and half of the
rocotta cheese. Add another layer of cabbage leaves, and
remaining half of the meat mixture, another third of the
mozzarella and the remaining half of the rocotta. Top with the
remaining mozzarella and finish by scattering the paramesan on
top. Bake covered for about 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5
minutes more. Makes 8 servings.
Nutritional information: 20 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates.