BEAN-STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS
Serving Size : 6
Preparation Time :1:45
SAUCE:
- 1 head cabbage
- 12 ounces tomato sauce
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 cup onion -- finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic -- crushed
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
FILLING:
Carefully reomove 12 large outside leaves from the cabbage. Place leaves in a large pot of boiling water and boil 5 minutes. Remove leaves from water, place in a colander, and run under cold water for a few minutes. Drain.
To prepare sauce: combine all sacues ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
To prepare filling: place beans in a large bowl. Mash slightly with a fork or potato masher. Add remaining filling ingredients and mix well.
To assemble: preheat oven to 350 degreesF. Lightly oil a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Divide filling evenly and place each portion near the base of a cabbage leaf. Roll leaves up tightly, folding in the sides as you roll. Place rolls stem side down in prepared pan. Spoon sauce evenly over rolls. Cover tightly and bake 1 hour.