Cabbage Lasagna ๐Ÿฒ:

Ingredients ๐Ÿฒ
โ€“ 1 medium head of cabbage, outer leaves removed and core cut out ๐Ÿฅฌ
โ€“ 1 pound ground beef or sausage ๐Ÿฅฉ
โ€“ 1 onion, chopped ๐Ÿง…
โ€“ 3 cloves garlic, minced ๐Ÿง„
โ€“ 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce ๐Ÿ…
โ€“ 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes ๐Ÿ…
โ€“ 1 tablespoon tomato paste ๐Ÿ…
โ€“ 1 teaspoon dried basil ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1 teaspoon dried oregano ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon salt ๐Ÿง‚
โ€“ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 2 cups ricotta cheese ๐Ÿง€
โ€“ 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ๐Ÿง€
โ€“ 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese ๐Ÿง€
โ€“ Fresh basil for garnish (optional) ๐ŸŒฟ

Preparation ๐Ÿณ

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). ๐Ÿ•’๐Ÿ”ฅ

2. Prepare Cabbage: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the cabbage head and cook for 3-5 minutes until the leaves are pliable. Drain and let cool. Carefully separate the leaves. ๐Ÿฅฌ๐ŸŒŠ

3. Cook Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or sausage over medium heat until browned. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is soft. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes to blend the flavors. ๐Ÿฅฉ๐Ÿง…๐Ÿง„๐Ÿ…๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿง‚๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

4. Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with half of the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Mix well. ๐Ÿง€

5. Assemble Lasagna: In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce. Place a layer of cabbage leaves on top, slightly overlapping. Spread a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture over the cabbage, then add another layer of meat sauce. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of meat sauce. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top. ๐ŸŒŸ

6. Bake: Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. ๐Ÿ•’๐Ÿ”ฅ

7. Cool and Serve: Let the cabbage lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil if desired. Enjoy! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฝ๏ธ