STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 large head green cabbage (substitute savoy), about 3 lbs. and cored removed
• ## SAUCE
• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1 cup(s) yellow onions, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste and divided
• 3 large cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
• 1 can(s) (28 oz.) san marzano tomatoes, crushed
• 1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
• 1 can(s) (14 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon(s) Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
• 1 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped
• ## FILLING
• 1 1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound(s) hot italian sausage, casing removed
• 1/2 cup(s) yellow onions, finely chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, pressed
• 1/3 cup(s) seasoned panko breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup(s) uncooked long grain rice such as basmati
• 2 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped parsley, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
• 1 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated