The Easiest Cabbage Lasagna Recipe
This cabbage lasagna is a delicious twist on traditional lasagna, using cabbage leaves instead of pasta sheets for a low-carb alternative. Packed with layers of flavorful meat sauce, creamy cheese, and tender cabbage, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cabbage:
- 1 head of cabbage
- Water for boiling
- Salt to taste
For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Layer:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cabbage: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil a large pot of water with salt. Add the whole cabbage head and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the outer leaves are tender. Remove the leaves carefully and set aside.
- Make the Meat Sauce: In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onions and garlic. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Lasagna: In a baking dish, layer cabbage leaves, meat sauce, cheese mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with a layer of cabbage and mozzarella on top.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add your favorite veggies like spinach or mushrooms to the meat sauce for extra flavor.
- This lasagna can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg