Cabbage rolls with ricotta
3 servings
55 minutes
Cabbage rolls with ricotta are a delicate blend of Russian culinary traditions and Italian flair. This recipe embodies the coziness of a home-cooked meal, combining the softness of cabbage leaves with a juicy filling of veal mince and ricotta. Red cabbage adds a unique texture to the dish, while tangy capers and ramiro peppers deepen the flavor. Baked under tomato sauce with parmesan, the rolls acquire a rich aroma and an appetizing golden crust. The taste is a harmony of creamy tenderness and spicy notes, complemented by a hint of chili heat. This dish is perfect for family dinners or festive meals where one wants to enjoy the warmth and flavor of home cooking. Garnished with cilantro, the rolls take on a fresh touch, making them even more exquisite. It pairs perfectly with a glass of white wine or soft bread.
1
Prepare leaves for cabbage rolls.
2
Pour 1.5 liters of water into the pot, add salt, and place it on high heat.
- Water: 0.7 l
- Sea salt: to taste
3
Heat olive oil in a pan and add finely chopped onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes on high heat, stirring.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Red onion: 50 g
4
Put cabbage leaves in boiling water and cook for 7-8 minutes.
- Red cabbage: 170 g
5
Place finely chopped pepper and minced capers in a bowl. Add the sautéed onion.
- Ramiro pepper: 50 g
- Capers: 25 g
- Red onion: 50 g
6
Add minced meat to the bowl.
- Ground veal: 150 g
7
Pour 0.5 cup of the water in which the cabbage was boiled into the baking dish.
- Water: 0.7 l
8
Add tomato paste and mix.
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
9
Add ricotta to the minced meat.
- Ricotta cheese: 2 tablespoons
10
Salt, pepper the minced meat, and add chili sauce.
- Sea salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Chili flakes: to taste
- Chili sauce: 1 teaspoon
11
Mix
12
Place a portion of filling on a boiled cabbage leaf. Fold the cabbage rolls like an envelope.
13
Place the cabbage rolls in a baking dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): to taste
14
Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees.
15
Flip after 20 minutes.
16
After 25 minutes, place the cabbage rolls on a plate, sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve.
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): to taste
- Cilantro: to taste
