Cabbage Rolls with Potatoes and Cheese: Authentic Comfort Food. Cabbage rolls are a dish from Italian culinary tradition, particularly appreciated during the cold season. The combination of tender cabbage leaves, creamy potatoes, and melting cheese creates an irresistible blend of flavors. A hearty single dish, perfect for a family dinner or a Sunday lunch.
Simple Ingredients for a Rich Flavor
To prepare cabbage rolls, you’ll need a few simple ingredients: cabbage leaves, potatoes, melting cheese (mozzarella, fontina, or scamorza), breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmigiano Reggiano, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. In a few steps, you’ll have a tasty and nutritious dish ready, perfect for warming up cold winter evenings. Cabbage rolls are a versatile dish and the ultimate comfort food. Try this recipe and let yourself be won over by the authentic flavor of Italian culinary tradition.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
- Energy 134.33 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 11.67 (g) of which sugars 1.31 (g)
- Proteins 4.83 (g)
- Fat 8.18 (g) of which saturated 3.86 (g)of which unsaturated 0.04 (g)
- Fibers 1.56 (g)
- Sodium 373.49 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 90 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 17.5 oz potatoes
- 8 leaves savoy cabbage
- 5.3 oz Taleggio (or Asiago or Fontina)
- 8 leaves sage
- 1 garlic (clove)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 bunch parsley
Tools
- Cutting Board PEA Plastic Rectangular Cutting Board for Vegetables, Fruits, Foods – Multi-use Kitchen Cutting Board for Cutting and Serving Appetizers, Bread, Cheese – Washable Tray White
- Knife SHAN ZU Kitchen Knife 16.5cm Japanese Nakiri Professional Vegetable Chef Knives German Stainless Steel Sharp Knife with Pakkawood Handle
- Peeler Potato Peeler, Professional Peeler, Peel Potatoes and Vegetables, Peel Vegetables, Manual Peeler for Peeling Potatoes, Carrots, Various Vegetables and Fruits, Suitable for Family Camping, Picnic and Traveling
- Potato Masher Wenrescry Manual Stainless Steel Potato Masher Ergonomic, for Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruits and Lemons, Easy to Use and Clean, Ideal for Professional and Home Kitchen
Steps for Cabbage Rolls with Potatoes and Cheese
Boil the cabbage in lightly salted water for 5 minutes. Transfer it with a skimmer to a bowl of very cold water and after 5 minutes spread the leaves on a towel and let them dry
Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks, steam them for about 20 minutes until tender. Meanwhile, finely chop the garlic with the sage leaves, rosemary, and parsley. Place the mixture in a saucepan with 4 tablespoons of oil and sauté over low heat for 3 minutes.
Take the potatoes and pass them through a potato masher. Place the mashed potatoes in a bowl, add salt, pepper, and flavor with the aromatic oil obtained. Once warm, also add the cheese cut into pieces, mix.
With a knife, remove the toughest part of the central rib from the cabbage leaves. Spread a strip of potato filling on each leaf and roll them up, placing them one by one in an ovenproof dish lined with parchment paper. Brush the rolls with the remaining aromatic oil. Place in the oven to gratinate for 5/10 minutes at 356°F (180°C). Serve hot
Storage, tips, and variations for cabbage rolls with potatoes and cheese
You can enrich the filling with other ingredients such as cooked ham, speck, sautéed mushrooms, or spinach. Accompany the rolls with a tomato or béchamel sauce for an extra touch. You can also cook the rolls in a pressure cooker, halving the cooking times. Once ready, you can freeze them before cooking
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Why prepare cabbage rolls with potatoes and cheese?
Because they are a healthy and light dish, delicious and made with seasonal vegetables
