Ingredients

  • 1 (3 lb.) head green cabbage
  • 1 lb. extra lean ground meat (beef, turkey or chicken)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. oregano, crumbled
  • 1 tsp. dried basil, crumbled
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 c. uncooked rice
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 c. low-fat milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • pepper to taste

Method

  • Fill a large kettle with enough water to cover cabbage without overflowing.
  • Trim any damaged leaves from cabbage.
  • Insert cabbage into boiling water.
  • As the cabbage leaves begin to soften, cut them from the core and set aside.
  • You'll need about 16 large leaves.
  • Remove remainder of cabbage from the water and chop coarsely (3 to 4 cups).
  • Set cabbage aside and discard water.