Cabbage Rolls Filled with Italian Sausage
Cabbage Rolls Filled with Italian Sausage feature tender leaves wrapped around a hearty blend of mild sausage and rice, baked beneath a bright, herb-laced tomato sauce. The basil and oregano add a warm, aromatic lift while the marinara keeps everything saucy and comforting. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering when you want classic Italian-inspired comfort.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cabbage Rolls Filled with Italian Sausage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add olive oil to a medium-sized baking dish.
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cabbage leaves; cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Meanwhile, add the sausage to a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, breaking it into pieces as it cooks, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease.
- 4
Meanwhile, combine the marinara sauce and tomato sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook until warm, about 3 minutes. Set the sauce aside.
- 5
Combine the sausage, cooked rice, 1/2 cup sauce, 2 teaspoons basil, and 2 teaspoons oregano in a bowl; spread onto the cabbage leaves and roll up like small burritos. The amount of filling will vary depending on the size of the cabbage leaves. Place the cabbage rolls close together in the prepared baking dish; spoon the remaining 1/2 sauce over the top.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Garnish with basil and oregano.
- Calories 532.81 kcal High 27%
- Protein 23.08 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 64.09 g 23%
- Total Fat 19.7 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 6.03 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 60.42 mg High 20%
- Sodium 979.64 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 5.82 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 5.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 132.02 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 5.44 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 786.31 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 57.17 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 57.42 mg Good Source 64%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Cabbage Rolls Filled with Italian Sausage is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Green Cabbage, and Italian Pork Sausage. Each serving provides about 532.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cabbage Rolls Filled with Italian Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Green Cabbage, Italian Pork Sausage, Marinara Sauce. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cabbage Rolls Filled with Italian Sausage?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 532.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cabbage Rolls Filled with Italian Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cabbage Rolls Filled with Italian Sausage healthy?
- Cabbage Rolls Filled with Italian Sausage has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 532.81 calories and 23.08 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 979.64 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.03 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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