Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Step 4: Prepare the Tomato Sauce

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add the onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.

3. Add the garlic and cook for another 1 minute.

4. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, sugar, paprika, salt, pepper and bay leaf.

5. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 10 minutes to develop the flavors.

Step 5: Cooking the Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Oven Method (Recommended)

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. Pour a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of a gratin dish or casserole dish.

3. Arrange the rolls, fold down.

4. Pour the remaining sauce over the top.

Cover with aluminum foil or a lid and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, until tender.