Ingredients
- 1 large cabbage (or 2 small ones
- 250 g of rice
- 300 g of ground meat (beef or mixed)
- 80 g of smoked pancetta
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 medium onion
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 200 ml of tomato passata
- 1 bay leaf
- Vinegar
- Fresh parsley
- Salt
Preparation of the recipe
1
In a pot, bring the water to a boil with a bay leaf and a tablespoon of vinegar. At the same time, boil the rice.
2
Drain the leaves and remove the tough central rib.
3
In another pot, sauté the carrots, onion, and smoked pancetta in oil.
4
In a bowl, mix the rice, ground meat, parsley, smoked pancetta, and salt.
5
Add the sautéed onion and carrots and form the rolls.
6
In the pot, place a layer of cabbage, the rolls, a little tomato passata, and enough water to cover them.
7
Cover with a lid and cook for about 40 minutes.
8
To enjoy at its best: serve with sour cream.
