Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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All the flavors of your favorite cabbage rolls without having to make the rolls, this delicious casserole is ready to pop in the oven in 15 minutes. Ingredients:
5 savoy cabbage leaves |
1 pound lean ground beef |
1 onion, chopped |
1 parsnip, shredded |
1 carrot, shredded |
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced |
1 tablespoon tomato paste |
1 cup instant white rice, uncooked |
1/4 cup kraft extra virgin olive oil tuscan italian dressing |
4 cups tomato sauce, divided |
1 cup kraft mozza-cheddar shredded cheese, divided |
Directions:
1. Place cabbage leaves in large bowl. Add enough boiling water to completely cover cabbage. Let stand 10 min.
2. Meanwhile, brown meat with onions in large nonstick skillet. Add parsnips, carrots and celery; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in tomato paste, rice, dressing, 3 cups tomato sauce and 3/4 cup cheese.
3. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Drain cabbage; pat dry. Carefully remove vein from centre of each leaf. Pour 1/2 cup of the remaining tomato sauce into 3-L round casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with layers of 1 cabbage leaf and 2 cups rice mixture; repeat layers 3 times. Top with remaining cabbage leaf, remaining sauce and cheese; cover.
4. Bake 1 hour 10 min., uncovering after 1 hour. Let stand 5 min. before serving.
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