Step 1

Carefully remove leaves from cabbage head.

Step 2

Parboil leaves in salted boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Drain and remove excess water with towel.

Step 3

Mix ricotta and parmesan cheese with eggs and parsley (if using). Set aside.

Step 4

Stir marinara sauce into browned meat.

Step 5

Spread about 3/4 cup sauce onto bottom of 11x15-inch baking pan.

Step 6

Place a layer of cooked cabbage leaves over sauce.

Step 7

Spread half ricotta cheese mixture over cabbage leaves.

Step 8

Top cheese mixture with half the remaining sauce.

Step 9

Cover sauce with half the mozzarella cheese.

Step 10

Repeat layers.

Step 11

Top off with additional parmesan cheese if desired.

Step 12

Bake 350F for about 25 minute